YEARLY HIGH
0.4845 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.4032 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4330 UYU

2012 KGS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.4845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.4032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0813 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4186 to the December average rate of 0.4068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4845 was up 8.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4478, 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 2,423 UYU
2011 Average 2,084 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 2,016 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406.37 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4774
0.4004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to UYU 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 0.4241, compared to 0.4419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0397 UYU (High: 0.4844 / Low: 0.4448). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 UYU (High: 0.4175 / Low: 0.4123).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.4710) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0539 (+12.93%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.4710
2011 Avg (August) 0.4171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4281 0.4138 0.4186
February 0.4175 0.4123 0.4148
March 0.4219 0.4137 0.4174
April 0.4246 0.4138 0.4186
May 0.4415 0.4211 0.4251
June 0.4616 0.4332 0.4500
July 0.4783 0.4591 0.4652
August 0.4845 0.4578 0.4710
September 0.4844 0.4448 0.4633
October 0.4452 0.4190 0.4279
November 0.4208 0.4131 0.4169
December 0.4157 0.4032 0.4068