2012 SBD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |