2012 LSL to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

338.9964 UGX

YEARLY LOW

291.2292 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

305.3943 UGX

2012 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 338.9964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 291.2292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.7672 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.9785 to the December average rate of 309.9403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 338.9964 was down 15.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 402.8348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,694,982 UGX

2011 Average 1,748,831 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,456,146 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 238,836.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

329.5701

293.4380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 308.8251, compared to 301.9635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.8251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 301.9635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 31.4560 UGX (High: 324.2632 / Low: 292.8072). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0351 UGX (High: 306.6073 / Low: 296.5722).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.4560

January Spread (Stable) ±10.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.7527 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 326.5591) against the same month in 2011 (average: 346.5105), the exchange rate shifted by -19.9514 (-5.76%).

2012 Avg (March) 326.5591

2011 Avg (March) 346.5105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	306.6073	296.5722	300.9785
February	323.7395	297.5873	304.9983
March	338.9964	320.8885	326.5591
April	327.5490	311.9988	319.8591
May	324.2632	292.8072	304.1064
June	303.1520	291.9686	296.4490
July	305.7340	291.2292	299.9789
August	306.4014	294.6960	301.4911
September	308.9868	298.9024	304.0835
October	307.3941	291.4042	298.4251
November	306.4730	293.7132	297.8622
December	317.2372	303.2401	309.9403