YEARLY HIGH
1.7940 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.5341 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6639 UGX

2012 LBP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.7940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 1.5341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2599 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6012 to the December average rate of 1.7752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7940 was down 6.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,970 UGX
2011 Average 8,378 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,671 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,299.32 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7977
1.5284
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LBP 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: JanтАУJun) was 1.6265, compared to 1.7014 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0749 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.6265
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.7014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1031 UGX (High: 1.6462 / Low: 1.5431). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 UGX (High: 1.6508 / Low: 1.6364).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1031
July Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0144

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 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.7752) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1482 (+9.11%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.7752
2011 Avg (December) 1.6270

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Month High Low Average
January 1.6462 1.5431 1.6012
February 1.6263 1.5341 1.5509
March 1.7010 1.6256 1.6480
April 1.6712 1.6462 1.6615
May 1.6671 1.6271 1.6460
June 1.6667 1.6388 1.6512
July 1.6508 1.6364 1.6449
August 1.6752 1.6479 1.6566
September 1.6963 1.6614 1.6729
October 1.7292 1.6967 1.7175
November 1.7915 1.7124 1.7412
December 1.7940 1.7594 1.7752