2012 MMK to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MMK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MMK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 396.4130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 2.7924.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 393.6206 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 371.8353 to the December average rate of 3.1290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 396.4130 was down 11.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 448.6434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MMK to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 195.1274, compared to 2.9682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 192.1592 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 381.2130 UGX (High: 384.2440 / Low: 3.0310). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0523 UGX (High: 2.8877 / Low: 2.8354).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 329.4373 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 381.0351) against the same month in 2011 (average: 368.3551), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6800 (+3.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 383.9005 | 356.8833 | 371.8353 |
| February | 379.0727 | 355.5904 | 360.3903 |
| March | 396.4130 | 333.2692 | 381.0351 |
| April | 384.2440 | 3.0310 | 51.5977 |
| May | 3.0486 | 2.9452 | 2.9802 |
| June | 2.9793 | 2.8273 | 2.9256 |
| July | 2.8483 | 2.7924 | 2.8182 |
| August | 2.8877 | 2.8354 | 2.8533 |
| September | 2.9653 | 2.8746 | 2.9051 |
| October | 3.0458 | 2.9722 | 3.0239 |
| November | 3.1635 | 3.0331 | 3.0796 |
| December | 3.1601 | 3.0953 | 3.1290 |