2012 SCR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.1383 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |