YEARLY HIGH
720.1462 UGX
YEARLY LOW
607.5274 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
650.2406 UGX

2012 ILS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 720.1462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 607.5274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.6188 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 633.2677 to the December average rate of 707.5300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 720.1462 was down 9.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 791.8166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,600,731 UGX
2011 Average 3,529,753 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,037,637 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 563,093.94 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

716.2006
612.1539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 645.4042, compared to 655.0770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.6728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 645.4042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 655.0770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 45.2779 UGX (High: 703.7775 / Low: 658.4997). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7855 UGX (High: 673.3968 / Low: 662.6113).

November Spread (Volatile) ±45.2779
April Spread (Stable) ±10.7855

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 19.7704 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.7704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 707.5300) against the same month in 2011 (average: 649.1687), the exchange rate shifted by +58.3613 (+8.99%).

2012 Avg (December) 707.5300
2011 Avg (December) 649.1687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 649.7477 621.8974 633.2677
February 649.7959 615.2759 624.8476
March 674.8727 644.0162 659.6207
April 673.3968 662.6113 667.6655
May 666.7090 639.6779 647.8951
June 647.0742 626.9739 639.1288
July 632.2206 607.5274 620.8244
August 628.9997 612.3732 621.3304
September 653.6876 623.8606 638.4995
October 679.1355 654.8432 670.2087
November 703.7775 658.4997 672.0692
December 720.1462 700.2799 707.5300