YEARLY HIGH
0.3375 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2888 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3133 UGX

2012 LAK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.3375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.2888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0487 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3013 to the December average rate of 0.3346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3375 was down 6.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,688 UGX
2011 Average 1,573 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,444 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.36 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3388
0.2883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.3067, compared to 0.3199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0194 UGX (High: 0.3101 / Low: 0.2907). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 UGX (High: 0.3126 / Low: 0.3087).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3346) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+9.13%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3346
2011 Avg (December) 0.3066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3101 0.2907 0.3013
February 0.3072 0.2888 0.2925
March 0.3220 0.3072 0.3112
April 0.3191 0.3106 0.3140
May 0.3147 0.3075 0.3102
June 0.3126 0.3087 0.3108
July 0.3199 0.3077 0.3091
August 0.3146 0.3091 0.3111
September 0.3185 0.3122 0.3146
October 0.3249 0.3187 0.3227
November 0.3373 0.3221 0.3273
December 0.3375 0.3314 0.3346