2012 GIP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |