2012 MVR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |