YEARLY HIGH
15.1826 UGX
YEARLY LOW
12.9339 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0487 UGX

2012 DJF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 15.1826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 12.9339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2488 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5267 to the December average rate of 15.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.1826 was down 6.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.2338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,913 UGX
2011 Average 71,014 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 64,669 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,243.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.2323
12.8950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 13.7075, compared to 14.3899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.9055 UGX (High: 13.9142 / Low: 13.0087). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1181 UGX (High: 13.9659 / Low: 13.8478).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9055
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4369 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 15.0375) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.7587), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2788 (+9.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 15.0375
2011 Avg (December) 13.7587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9142 13.0087 13.5267
February 13.7122 12.9339 13.0898
March 14.3775 13.6968 13.8907
April 14.1068 13.8089 13.9899
May 13.9942 13.7124 13.8518
June 13.9921 13.7874 13.8958
July 13.9659 13.8478 13.9115
August 14.1492 13.9199 14.0070
September 14.3606 13.9477 14.1362
October 14.6508 14.3496 14.5162
November 15.1261 14.5035 14.7312
December 15.1826 14.8913 15.0375