YEARLY HIGH
1027.1532 UGX
YEARLY LOW
866.4845 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
932.7679 UGX

2012 LTL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1027.1532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 866.4845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 160.6688 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 901.2751 to the December average rate of 1015.5844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1027.1532 was down 13.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 1183.2280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,135,766 UGX
2011 Average 5,089,444 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,332,422 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 803,343.96 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1029.0154
867.8432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 919.9995, compared to 945.5364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.5369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 919.9995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 945.5364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 76.9710 UGX (High: 951.5766 / Low: 874.6056). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.4704 UGX (High: 1027.1532 / Low: 1008.6829).

February Spread (Volatile) ±76.9710
December Spread (Stable) ±18.4704

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 34.3859 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.3859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1015.5844) against the same month in 2011 (average: 935.5024), the exchange rate shifted by +80.0820 (+8.56%).

2012 Avg (December) 1015.5844
2011 Avg (December) 935.5024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 929.7926 885.2440 901.2751
February 951.5766 874.6056 894.4182
March 980.4024 930.5738 949.1955
April 966.1298 939.2432 953.8221
May 962.0216 895.1805 919.4362
June 913.7318 889.6843 901.8499
July 904.3780 866.4845 881.2743
August 916.8138 882.0017 894.9362
September 954.7445 915.0379 937.6183
October 980.2770 955.3977 970.3660
November 1013.1206 956.0874 973.4390
December 1027.1532 1008.6829 1015.5844