YEARLY HIGH
957.7572 UGX
YEARLY LOW
557.6684 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
756.1681 UGX

2012 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 957.7572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 557.6684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 400.0887 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 901.4430 to the December average rate of 605.7573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 957.7572 was down 11.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 1077.8054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,788,786 UGX
2011 Average 4,738,737 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,788,342 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,000,443.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

972.6502
525.6593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 915.4394, compared to 596.8968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 318.5427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 915.4394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 596.8968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 368.8001 UGX (High: 926.4685 / Low: 557.6684). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1780 UGX (High: 568.8900 / Low: 559.7120).

July Spread (Volatile) ±368.8001
August Spread (Stable) ±9.1780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 265.2678 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -265.2678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 927.0860) against the same month in 2011 (average: 864.5966), the exchange rate shifted by +62.4894 (+7.23%).

2012 Avg (March) 927.0860
2011 Avg (March) 864.5966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 927.2953 868.0545 901.4430
February 916.0291 862.0808 872.8000
March 957.7572 913.2226 927.0860
April 941.6171 926.2548 935.4009
May 938.4031 916.7827 926.5213
June 937.4848 921.5947 929.3854
July 926.4685 557.6684 664.1176
August 568.8900 559.7120 562.9085
September 579.3420 564.2136 569.7419
October 588.9087 578.5096 585.0424
November 610.3786 584.2092 593.8129
December 610.7431 600.2600 605.7573