YEARLY HIGH
348.1829 UGX
YEARLY LOW
297.8374 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
322.8855 UGX

2012 HKD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 348.1829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 297.8374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.3456 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 310.7087 to the December average rate of 344.9096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 348.1829 was down 6.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 370.8514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,704,574 UGX
2011 Average 8,107,914 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,445,934 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,258,639.57 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

349.2889
296.7368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 315.5847, compared to 330.1864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 315.5847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 330.1864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 19.6842 UGX (High: 319.2689 / Low: 299.5848). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4921 UGX (High: 320.2732 / Low: 317.7810).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.6842
July Spread (Stable) ±2.4921

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 9.5926 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 344.9096) against the same month in 2011 (average: 315.1885), the exchange rate shifted by +29.7211 (+9.43%).

2012 Avg (December) 344.9096
2011 Avg (December) 315.1885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 319.2689 299.5848 310.7087
February 315.6920 297.8374 301.1161
March 329.8790 315.4759 319.7165
April 324.2266 319.3692 322.3639
May 323.5012 315.8326 319.2205
June 323.3366 318.1234 320.3823
July 320.2732 317.7810 319.1440
August 325.1689 319.2307 321.3953
September 330.1808 321.5581 324.5350
October 335.3578 328.3365 333.0880
November 347.7250 333.0608 338.0464
December 348.1829 342.0129 344.9096