2012 JMD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 JMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the JMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 29.7067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 26.6679.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0388 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.9954 to the December average rate of 29.0749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.7067 was down 11.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.6722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
JMD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.2244, compared to 28.4599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2355 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.8928 UGX (High: 28.8278 / Low: 26.9350). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3273 UGX (High: 28.1447 / Low: 27.8175).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.9414 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 28.6503) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.5607), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0896 (+3.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8278 | 26.9350 | 27.9954 |
| February | 28.3552 | 26.6679 | 27.0540 |
| March | 29.7067 | 28.1490 | 28.6503 |
| April | 29.0768 | 28.6363 | 28.8731 |
| May | 28.9144 | 28.2323 | 28.4666 |
| June | 28.5450 | 28.0054 | 28.3069 |
| July | 28.1447 | 27.8175 | 27.9570 |
| August | 28.2861 | 27.8223 | 27.9722 |
| September | 28.5607 | 28.0064 | 28.1858 |
| October | 28.9650 | 28.5795 | 28.7034 |
| November | 29.5680 | 28.5008 | 28.8658 |
| December | 29.4644 | 28.6717 | 29.0749 |