YEARLY HIGH
343.3563 UGX
YEARLY LOW
296.7746 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.6295 UGX

2012 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 343.3563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 296.7746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.5817 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 308.6754 to the December average rate of 338.7173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 343.3563 was down 6.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 367.6989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,716,781 UGX
2011 Average 1,620,894 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,483,873 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232,908.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

342.5575
296.4758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 314.7896, compared to 324.4695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.6798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 314.7896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 324.4695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 19.1227 UGX (High: 315.8973 / Low: 296.7746). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2753 UGX (High: 317.6407 / Low: 314.3654).

February Spread (Volatile) ±19.1227
July Spread (Stable) ±3.2753

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 8.3595 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 338.7173) against the same month in 2011 (average: 313.9834), the exchange rate shifted by +24.7339 (+7.88%).

2012 Avg (December) 338.7173
2011 Avg (December) 313.9834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 317.4812 298.4417 308.6754
February 315.8973 296.7746 300.3159
March 329.5992 316.0453 320.8060
April 326.7339 321.6416 323.3537
May 322.7123 314.3936 318.5355
June 321.6737 314.2613 317.0512
July 317.6407 314.3654 316.1034
August 320.3999 314.9089 316.8429
September 319.6727 311.9987 315.6557
October 330.1687 320.0876 326.0588
November 339.7802 329.0393 333.4387
December 343.3563 333.5938 338.7173