YEARLY HIGH
13.3382 UGX
YEARLY LOW
11.3496 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3449 UGX

2012 GYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 13.3382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 11.3496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9886 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8833 to the December average rate of 13.2013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.3382 was down 7.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.3679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,691 UGX
2011 Average 61,909 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 56,748 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,942.78 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.3704
11.3406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 12.0731, compared to 12.6167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.8464 UGX (High: 12.2651 / Low: 11.4187). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1963 UGX (High: 12.2568 / Low: 12.0605).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8464
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1963

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3736 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 13.2013) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.0807), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1205 (+9.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 13.2013
2011 Avg (December) 12.0807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2651 11.4187 11.8833
February 12.0551 11.3496 11.5098
March 12.5787 12.0352 12.2192
April 12.4384 12.2254 12.3523
May 12.3892 11.9601 12.2211
June 12.3627 12.1219 12.2528
July 12.2568 12.0605 12.1711
August 12.4272 12.2013 12.2830
September 12.5377 12.2734 12.3707
October 12.8511 12.4841 12.7342
November 13.3102 12.7491 12.9397
December 13.3382 13.0933 13.2013