YEARLY HIGH
0.3140 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2745 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2999 UGX

2012 BYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.3140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.2745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2873 to the December average rate of 0.3113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3140 was down 60.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,570 UGX
2011 Average 3,230 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,373 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.19 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3142
0.2795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2980, compared to 0.3018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0287 UGX (High: 0.3033 / Low: 0.2745). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 UGX (High: 0.3004 / Low: 0.2952).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3113) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+7.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3113
2011 Avg (December) 0.2883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2962 0.2781 0.2873
February 0.3033 0.2745 0.2824
March 0.3129 0.2990 0.3060
April 0.3138 0.3057 0.3104
May 0.3118 0.2965 0.3033
June 0.3015 0.2952 0.2988
July 0.2985 0.2923 0.2957
August 0.3023 0.2962 0.2984
September 0.3004 0.2952 0.2975
October 0.3041 0.2964 0.3018
November 0.3138 0.3008 0.3058
December 0.3140 0.3085 0.3113