YEARLY HIGH
441.0101 UGX
YEARLY LOW
382.7973 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
412.5792 UGX

2012 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 441.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 382.7973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.2128 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 399.4843 to the December average rate of 433.9731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 441.0101 was down 8.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 483.4037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,205,051 UGX
2011 Average 2,123,068 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,913,987 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291,064.02 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

438.6754
382.2473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 405.5805, compared to 419.5779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.9975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 405.5805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 419.5779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 26.1618 UGX (High: 411.3703 / Low: 385.2085). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2638 UGX (High: 409.5263 / Low: 406.2626).

January Spread (Volatile) ±26.1618
July Spread (Stable) ±3.2638

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.5346 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 429.2814) against the same month in 2011 (average: 431.1492), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8679 (-0.43%).

2012 Avg (November) 429.2814
2011 Avg (November) 431.1492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 411.3703 385.2085 399.4843
February 405.5400 382.7973 386.9497
March 424.5047 405.5189 411.1727
April 417.1026 410.6439 414.4113
May 415.9104 405.3864 410.2785
June 415.5691 407.9902 411.1862
July 409.5263 406.2626 408.1337
August 414.4856 407.6003 409.9746
September 419.5533 409.1114 412.8410
October 426.4620 417.7739 423.2637
November 441.0101 422.1959 429.2814
December 440.5007 425.0288 433.9731