YEARLY HIGH
57.0298 UGX
YEARLY LOW
49.2889 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.6413 UGX

2012 KGS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 57.0298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 49.2889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7410 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.6797 to the December average rate of 56.3983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 57.0298 was down 10.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 63.8144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 285,149 UGX
2011 Average 274,215 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 246,444 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,704.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

57.0461
49.2733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 52.2735, compared to 55.0091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.2735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.0091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.8417 UGX (High: 53.4789 / Low: 49.6372). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9749 UGX (High: 53.9222 / Low: 52.9473).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8417
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7587 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 55.4343) against the same month in 2011 (average: 55.8055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3711 (-0.67%).

2012 Avg (November) 55.4343
2011 Avg (November) 55.8055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.4789 49.6372 51.6797
February 52.4600 49.2889 49.9210
March 54.8041 52.5124 53.1854
April 53.9222 52.9473 53.4817
May 53.5708 52.2028 52.6655
June 53.4355 52.3202 52.7080
July 55.0140 52.2496 53.0717
August 56.3582 54.8847 55.3912
September 56.3797 53.2099 54.9228
October 55.1973 54.1689 54.8363
November 57.0298 54.6872 55.4343
December 56.9586 55.9012 56.3983