YEARLY HIGH
2728.6768 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2304.9364 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2506.4242 UGX

2012 CAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 2728.6768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 2304.9364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 423.7404 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2378.7325 to the December average rate of 2698.9377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2728.6768 was down 5.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 2886.7639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,643,384 UGX
2011 Average 12,763,455 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,524,682 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,118,702.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2734.7486
2305.0185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2435.1069, compared to 2577.7415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 142.6346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2435.1069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2577.7415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 161.9832 UGX (High: 2466.9196 / Low: 2304.9364). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.9889 UGX (High: 2473.8249 / Low: 2419.8360).

February Spread (Volatile) ±161.9832
July Spread (Stable) ±53.9889

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 66.0743 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2698.9377) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2396.3905), the exchange rate shifted by +302.5473 (+12.63%).

2012 Avg (December) 2698.9377
2011 Avg (December) 2396.3905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2427.6448 2321.4360 2378.7325
February 2466.9196 2304.9364 2340.8293
March 2577.2784 2456.0932 2497.9786
April 2555.8240 2479.8554 2520.4002
May 2549.5379 2409.0620 2454.3259
June 2445.3707 2387.5394 2418.3750
July 2473.8249 2419.8360 2442.0441
August 2545.1045 2478.2014 2510.6320
September 2602.2259 2536.8119 2570.7666
October 2656.3189 2588.5145 2616.4068
November 2715.1039 2590.7161 2627.6618
December 2728.6768 2669.4101 2698.9377