YEARLY HIGH
136.1522 UGX
YEARLY LOW
121.2253 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.6464 UGX

2012 HNL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HNL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 136.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 121.2253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9269 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.6628 to the December average rate of 134.7275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 136.1522 was down 10.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 152.4276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 680,761 UGX
2011 Average 667,564 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 606,127 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,634.51 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

135.9493
121.2877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 128.5225, compared to 130.7702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.5225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.7702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 8.8265 UGX (High: 130.6642 / Low: 121.8377). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9143 UGX (High: 132.0705 / Low: 130.1563).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.8265
April Spread (Stable) ±1.9143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.1534 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 134.7275) against the same month in 2011 (average: 129.3091), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4185 (+4.19%).

2012 Avg (December) 134.7275
2011 Avg (December) 129.3091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.6642 121.8377 126.6628
February 128.4948 121.2253 122.5095
March 134.3730 128.3238 130.1753
April 132.0705 130.1563 131.3060
May 131.6553 128.5898 130.0232
June 131.6658 129.4993 130.4579
July 130.3730 127.9724 129.7869
August 130.2608 127.2080 128.1222
September 129.8620 127.5901 128.3667
October 132.0793 129.9825 131.1393
November 136.0684 130.5872 132.4788
December 136.1522 133.4200 134.7275