YEARLY HIGH
63.9613 UGX
YEARLY LOW
56.9817 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.0706 UGX

2012 HTG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 63.9613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 56.9817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9797 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.6142 to the December average rate of 63.4258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 63.9613 was down 9.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 70.8545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 319,807 UGX
2011 Average 310,911 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 284,908 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,898.30 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

64.0031
57.0757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 59.3427, compared to 60.7985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.3427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.7985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.2423 UGX (High: 61.4624 / Low: 57.2201). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6247 UGX (High: 59.1208 / Low: 58.4961).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.2423
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6247

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 1.9612 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 63.4258) against the same month in 2011 (average: 60.5908), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8350 (+4.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 63.4258
2011 Avg (December) 60.5908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.4624 57.2201 59.6142
February 60.1960 56.9817 57.6530
March 62.4562 59.3244 60.3082
April 61.3668 59.8015 60.4622
May 59.7621 58.5490 58.9883
June 59.4867 58.3743 59.0303
July 59.1208 58.4961 58.8080
August 59.9924 58.9477 59.2980
September 60.5410 59.4696 59.8281
October 61.6819 60.6186 61.2581
November 63.9558 61.1717 62.1732
December 63.9613 62.8505 63.4258