YEARLY HIGH
339.0606 UGX
YEARLY LOW
291.3873 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
305.3810 UGX

2012 NAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 339.0606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 291.3873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.6733 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.9755 to the December average rate of 309.7993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 339.0606 was down 15.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 403.0521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,695,303 UGX
2011 Average 1,745,429 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,456,937 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238,366.33 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

329.6490
293.1223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 308.8027, compared to 301.9593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.8027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 301.9593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 30.5493 UGX (High: 323.5735 / Low: 293.0242). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0758 UGX (High: 303.0764 / Low: 292.0006).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.5493
June Spread (Stable) ±11.0758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.6003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 326.6051) against the same month in 2011 (average: 346.6597), the exchange rate shifted by -20.0546 (-5.79%).

2012 Avg (March) 326.6051
2011 Avg (March) 346.6597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 306.6579 295.0981 300.9755
February 321.4989 297.8106 304.8641
March 339.0606 321.5929 326.6051
April 328.0795 313.4664 319.9027
May 323.5735 293.0242 304.3024
June 303.0764 292.0006 296.1662
July 305.4155 291.8431 300.0802
August 306.4577 295.0479 301.5109
September 309.8789 298.4433 304.0112
October 307.6009 291.3873 298.5155
November 306.7709 293.3167 297.8390
December 317.2284 302.9382 309.7993