YEARLY HIGH
4359.2400 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3631.7298 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3971.0078 UGX

2012 GBP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4359.2400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 3631.7298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 727.5102 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3741.1044 to the December average rate of 4312.6138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4359.2400 was down 5.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 4623.1344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,796,200 UGX
2011 Average 20,240,387 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 18,158,649 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,637,551.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4374.7330
3629.3026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 3862.3769, compared to 4079.6388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 217.2619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3862.3769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4079.6388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 258.7226 UGX (High: 3890.4523 / Low: 3631.7298). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.8613 UGX (High: 4185.0226 / Low: 4115.1612).

February Spread (Volatile) ±258.7226
October Spread (Stable) ±69.8613

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 82.5664 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -82.5664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4312.6138) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3824.4440), the exchange rate shifted by +488.1699 (+12.76%).

2012 Avg (December) 4312.6138
2011 Avg (December) 3824.4440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3848.5404 3663.0818 3741.1044
February 3890.4523 3631.7298 3691.4218
March 4060.4493 3828.2125 3927.3803
April 4080.9885 3935.0384 4005.5148
May 4072.5696 3861.6412 3945.7031
June 3914.9304 3812.5799 3863.1368
July 3903.0435 3820.3125 3861.0574
August 4000.8334 3871.6041 3917.7962
September 4136.5070 3988.3684 4053.6195
October 4185.0226 4115.1612 4150.8651
November 4320.7956 4123.9408 4181.8809
December 4359.2400 4277.7983 4312.6138