YEARLY HIGH
380.3770 UGX
YEARLY LOW
323.5918 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
351.3102 UGX

2012 SBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 380.3770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 323.5918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.7852 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 328.7007 to the December average rate of 376.6871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 380.3770 was down 0.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 382.9795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,901,885 UGX
2011 Average 1,659,866 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,617,959 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,925.91 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

381.4857
323.9021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 342.4926, compared to 360.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.6353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 342.4926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 360.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 23.7845 UGX (High: 349.5745 / Low: 325.7900). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4865 UGX (High: 356.9356 / Low: 350.4491).

February Spread (Volatile) ±23.7845
August Spread (Stable) ±6.4865

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 9.5116 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 376.6871) against the same month in 2011 (average: 321.0665), the exchange rate shifted by +55.6206 (+17.32%).

2012 Avg (December) 376.6871
2011 Avg (December) 321.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 333.4493 323.5918 328.7007
February 349.5745 325.7900 331.1981
March 359.3016 342.5164 347.4842
April 354.0418 346.8771 350.9361
May 353.0487 337.1529 342.0700
June 357.7642 348.6311 354.5664
July 353.7128 336.1190 345.0548
August 356.9356 350.4491 352.7919
September 358.7324 351.4652 355.0219
October 367.2009 355.0160 362.4006
November 379.1676 360.9169 368.8112
December 380.3770 371.7570 376.6871