YEARLY HIGH
0.2238 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1960 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2076 UGX

2012 IRR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.1960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0278 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2145 to the December average rate of 0.2174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2238 was down 21.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,119 UGX
2011 Average 1,201 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 980 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2191
0.1988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.2067, compared to 0.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0181 UGX (High: 0.2238 / Low: 0.2056). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 UGX (High: 0.2023 / Low: 0.2007).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2145) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2245), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-4.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2145
2011 Avg (January) 0.2245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2238 0.2056 0.2145
February 0.2073 0.1960 0.2005
March 0.2169 0.2072 0.2101
April 0.2131 0.2041 0.2106
May 0.2044 0.1998 0.2020
June 0.2047 0.2008 0.2026
July 0.2023 0.2007 0.2015
August 0.2054 0.2019 0.2031
September 0.2079 0.2036 0.2053
October 0.2119 0.2082 0.2101
November 0.2195 0.2091 0.2131
December 0.2190 0.2160 0.2174