YEARLY HIGH
69.6255 UGX
YEARLY LOW
59.3901 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.1755 UGX

2012 DOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 69.6255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 59.3901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2354 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.1555 to the December average rate of 66.7361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 69.6255 was down 7.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 75.5895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348,127 UGX
2011 Average 332,749 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 296,951 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,176.78 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

67.4015
59.4166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 62.9093, compared to 65.4418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.9093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.4418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 5.3959 UGX (High: 69.2333 / Low: 63.8374). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5061 UGX (High: 63.6844 / Low: 63.1783).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.3959
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0736 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 66.5849) against the same month in 2011 (average: 73.2168), the exchange rate shifted by -6.6319 (-9.06%).

2012 Avg (October) 66.5849
2011 Avg (October) 73.2168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.2571 59.8178 62.1555
February 63.0005 59.3901 60.0820
March 65.7023 62.7308 63.7027
April 64.9570 63.5844 64.2301
May 64.4528 62.7579 63.6036
June 64.4550 63.1455 63.6819
July 63.6844 63.1783 63.4167
August 64.5746 63.4385 63.7975
September 69.2333 63.8374 66.0974
October 69.6255 65.5292 66.5849
November 67.5593 65.1385 66.0180
December 67.4945 66.0746 66.7361