YEARLY HIGH
206.2776 UGX
YEARLY LOW
161.5589 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.9170 UGX

2012 SCR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 206.2776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 161.5589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7188 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.8405 to the December average rate of 204.1928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 206.2776 was down 11.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 234.2082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,031,388 UGX
2011 Average 1,014,649 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 807,794 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,593.91 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

207.9418
162.9532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 173.7464, compared to 192.0876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.3411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 173.7464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.0876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 21.4963 UGX (High: 186.1319 / Low: 164.6356). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8397 UGX (High: 206.2776 / Low: 202.4379).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.4963
December Spread (Stable) ±3.8397

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 7.1383 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 204.1928) against the same month in 2011 (average: 183.8550), the exchange rate shifted by +20.3378 (+11.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 204.1928
2011 Avg (December) 183.8550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.1319 164.6356 173.8405
February 175.7452 161.5589 166.7022
March 187.4707 172.6192 176.0816
April 182.6122 173.1483 178.4298
May 178.5517 170.4215 175.3149
June 176.1543 168.3293 172.1096
July 176.7251 164.5501 170.3084
August 193.7975 176.7487 188.0728
September 195.5675 191.3430 193.4110
October 198.7450 194.7128 197.0093
November 204.5492 196.0167 199.5312
December 206.2776 202.4379 204.1928