YEARLY HIGH
17.2111 UGX
YEARLY LOW
14.4124 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7809 UGX

2012 NGN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 17.2111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 14.4124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7988 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9499 to the December average rate of 17.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.2111 was down 8.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.9063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,211,107 UGX
2011 Average 16,195,108 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 14,412,353 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,798,754.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.2369
14.5034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 15.3816, compared to 16.1802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7985 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.1135 UGX (High: 15.5258 / Low: 14.4124). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2582 UGX (High: 16.5348 / Low: 16.2767).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1135
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3322 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 17.0091) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.0927), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9164 (+12.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 17.0091
2011 Avg (December) 15.0927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3757 14.4126 14.9499
February 15.5258 14.4124 14.7312
March 16.2412 15.4922 15.7418
April 16.0053 15.7310 15.8958
May 15.9338 15.5127 15.6517
June 15.6172 15.1879 15.3195
July 15.6291 15.1573 15.3428
August 15.9587 15.3582 15.7027
September 16.2341 15.8248 15.9654
October 16.5348 16.2767 16.4220
November 17.1155 16.4340 16.6391
December 17.2111 16.8087 17.0091