YEARLY HIGH
885.7272 UGX
YEARLY LOW
758.1443 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
811.5145 UGX

2012 MYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 885.7272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 758.1443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.5830 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 774.8381 to the December average rate of 875.1127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 885.7272 was down 6.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 951.8798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,714,545 UGX
2011 Average 16,514,636 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 15,162,886 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,551,659.20 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

885.3962
761.9936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 793.5645, compared to 829.4644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.8998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 793.5645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 829.4644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 53.4003 UGX (High: 811.5446 / Low: 758.1443). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.5741 UGX (High: 791.5154 / Low: 773.9414).

February Spread (Volatile) ±53.4003
June Spread (Stable) ±17.5741

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 18.2795 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 875.1127) against the same month in 2011 (average: 776.2063), the exchange rate shifted by +98.9064 (+12.74%).

2012 Avg (December) 875.1127
2011 Avg (December) 776.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 784.7019 763.5277 774.8381
February 811.5446 758.1443 772.2772
March 848.2391 805.1379 815.1954
April 830.7572 808.1917 817.8662
May 828.6759 785.6964 799.5867
June 791.5154 773.9414 781.6238
July 793.0919 774.8286 781.5924
August 814.6665 791.1300 799.9961
September 835.6474 804.2735 817.6920
October 853.0874 833.5022 845.6277
November 884.9042 842.7497 856.7655
December 885.7272 866.3128 875.1127