YEARLY HIGH
29.7067 UGX
YEARLY LOW
26.6679 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.3421 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,533 UGX
2011 Average 146,984 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 133,339 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,194.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

29.2770
26.8519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8928
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3273

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 0.9414 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 28.6503
2011 Avg (March) 27.5607

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