YEARLY HIGH
28.1805 UGX
YEARLY LOW
25.4299 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8290 UGX

2012 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 28.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 25.4299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7506 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7141 to the December average rate of 27.4947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.1805 was down 14.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.0477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,090,247 UGX
2011 Average 14,611,856 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,714,967 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,375,280.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.7634
25.5535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 26.8066, compared to 26.8513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.8513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.8959 UGX (High: 27.5678 / Low: 25.6719). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3291 UGX (High: 26.3367 / Low: 26.0076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8959
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3291

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9765 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 27.2955) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.0998), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8043 (-2.86%).

2012 Avg (March) 27.2955
2011 Avg (March) 28.0998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5678 25.6719 26.7141
February 26.9679 25.4299 25.7376
March 28.1805 26.9663 27.2955
April 27.7356 27.3810 27.5793
May 27.5754 26.6557 27.1308
June 26.7772 26.1264 26.3823
July 26.3367 26.0076 26.2077
August 26.7652 26.2090 26.4308
September 26.9480 26.4655 26.6552
October 27.2012 26.6747 27.0295
November 27.9550 26.8504 27.2901
December 27.9404 27.1438 27.4947