YEARLY HIGH
181.8139 UGX
YEARLY LOW
160.0537 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.4368 UGX

2012 MVR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MVR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 181.8139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 160.0537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7601 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.2163 to the December average rate of 173.9156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 181.8139 was down 11.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 204.3630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 909,069 UGX
2011 Average 926,292 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 800,269 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,800.58 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

179.2519
160.3753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 173.8830, compared to 166.9905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 173.8830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.9905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 20.5129 UGX (High: 180.5667 / Low: 160.0537). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9275 UGX (High: 177.9635 / Low: 175.0360).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.5129
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.1615 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 176.2512) against the same month in 2011 (average: 187.3266), the exchange rate shifted by -11.0754 (-5.91%).

2012 Avg (March) 176.2512
2011 Avg (March) 187.3266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.8241 164.8452 171.2163
February 173.6128 163.9005 165.7545
March 181.8139 174.0201 176.2512
April 178.8098 175.8244 177.6789
May 178.0042 173.8129 175.9616
June 177.9635 175.0360 176.4354
July 180.5667 160.0537 165.2740
August 164.4588 160.7203 161.9484
September 165.9952 161.6998 163.2874
October 168.9797 165.2448 167.4835
November 175.2342 167.5070 170.0343
December 175.8487 172.6353 173.9156