YEARLY HIGH
2.5246 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.0487 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2259 UGX

2012 KRW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.5246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 2.0487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4759 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1109 to the December average rate of 2.4854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5246 was down 4.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,622,769 UGX
2011 Average 11,406,759 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,243,263 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,379,506.31 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5261
2.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 2.1456, compared to 2.3063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1322 UGX (High: 2.2228 / Low: 2.0906). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 UGX (High: 2.2285 / Low: 2.1839).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1322
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0625 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.4854) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3501 (+16.40%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.4854
2011 Avg (December) 2.1353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1397 2.0677 2.1109
February 2.1792 2.0487 2.0791
March 2.2920 2.1790 2.2036
April 2.2322 2.1787 2.2038
May 2.2228 2.0906 2.1413
June 2.1642 2.1058 2.1347
July 2.1937 2.1431 2.1665
August 2.2285 2.1839 2.2018
September 2.2980 2.2088 2.2404
October 2.3783 2.2888 2.3348
November 2.4873 2.3645 2.4089
December 2.5246 2.4640 2.4854