YEARLY HIGH
4330.7682 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3630.9661 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3973.0842 UGX

2012 GIP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4330.7682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 3630.9661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 699.8021 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3741.3758 to the December average rate of 4292.1488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4330.7682 was down 6.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 4626.3105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,653,841 UGX
2011 Average 20,234,293 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 18,154,831 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,499,010.38 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4352.0959
3632.7304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 3862.1732, compared to 4083.9952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 221.8220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3862.1732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4083.9952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 267.5245 UGX (High: 3898.4906 / Low: 3630.9661). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.4094 UGX (High: 4330.7682 / Low: 4261.3588).

February Spread (Volatile) ±267.5245
December Spread (Stable) ±69.4094

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 85.3192 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -85.3192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4292.1488) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3827.2446), the exchange rate shifted by +464.9042 (+12.15%).

2012 Avg (December) 4292.1488
2011 Avg (December) 3827.2446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3846.9942 3663.5034 3741.3758
February 3898.4906 3630.9661 3692.6775
March 4059.3487 3829.3736 3927.4946
April 4081.8105 3935.8549 4004.7977
May 4075.2080 3864.5663 3946.0065
June 3912.7973 3813.9681 3860.6873
July 3932.7511 3855.3308 3900.9275
August 4013.8723 3917.6932 3950.3491
September 4111.8133 3989.0754 4037.6909
October 4166.1147 4095.4755 4138.0649
November 4314.6112 4124.4812 4184.7900
December 4330.7682 4261.3588 4292.1488