2012 GMD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 89.6659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 74.6689.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9970 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.3925 to the December average rate of 86.2124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.6659 was down 12.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 102.2941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GMD 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 81.0529, compared to 80.2207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8322 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 12.6405 UGX (High: 88.5531 / Low: 75.9126). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2617 UGX (High: 80.1134 / Low: 77.8517).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 4.4387 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 86.2124) against the same month in 2011 (average: 84.6484), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5640 (+1.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.5169 | 76.9183 | 81.3925 |
| February | 83.0173 | 74.6689 | 76.9537 |
| March | 83.4225 | 79.3350 | 81.3548 |
| April | 86.5118 | 83.0199 | 84.5651 |
| May | 83.6544 | 80.5806 | 81.6121 |
| June | 82.6053 | 78.9760 | 80.4391 |
| July | 80.1134 | 77.8517 | 78.7172 |
| August | 78.9348 | 75.0109 | 78.3140 |
| September | 77.4614 | 74.8766 | 76.1557 |
| October | 78.7541 | 75.7416 | 77.1052 |
| November | 88.5531 | 75.9126 | 84.8196 |
| December | 89.6659 | 81.9346 | 86.2124 |