YEARLY HIGH
9591.3249 UGX
YEARLY LOW
8303.8825 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
8939.6718 UGX

2012 KWD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 9591.3249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 8303.8825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1287.4424 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8653.4980 to the December average rate of 9499.4193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9591.3249 was down 8.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 10447.8647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,956,625 UGX
2011 Average 45,680,767 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 41,519,413 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,437,211.93 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9608.1037
8303.8907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 8787.1378, compared to 9092.2058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 305.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8787.1378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9092.2058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 541.0916 UGX (High: 8898.1677 / Low: 8357.0761). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 98.3513 UGX (High: 8848.9068 / Low: 8750.5554).

January Spread (Volatile) ±541.0916
July Spread (Stable) ±98.3513

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 240.9229 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -240.9229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 9499.4193) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8821.6303), the exchange rate shifted by +677.7890 (+7.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 9499.4193
2011 Avg (December) 8821.6303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8898.1677 8357.0761 8653.4980
February 8822.4981 8303.8825 8412.5752
March 9196.3681 8782.7155 8910.9642
April 9047.9588 8902.6701 8995.1452
May 9029.6682 8821.2456 8878.8774
June 8926.6661 8809.2624 8871.7671
July 8848.9068 8750.5554 8791.7973
August 8942.9902 8761.8619 8834.5726
September 9112.6535 8862.0212 8951.3126
October 9246.9851 9072.0260 9186.7324
November 9566.3016 9158.6926 9289.4007
December 9591.3249 9426.8825 9499.4193