YEARLY HIGH
4359.1339 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3629.8896 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3971.1155 UGX

2012 SHP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SHP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4359.1339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 3629.8896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 729.2443 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3741.3049 to the December average rate of 4313.2758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4359.1339 was down 5.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 4623.7029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,795,669 UGX
2011 Average 20,240,206 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 18,149,448 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,646,221.30 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4375.3534
3630.4226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 3862.4905, compared to 4079.7405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 217.2499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3862.4905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4079.7405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 270.8318 UGX (High: 3900.7214 / Low: 3629.8896). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 63.2670 UGX (High: 4184.5906 / Low: 4121.3236).

February Spread (Volatile) ±270.8318
October Spread (Stable) ±63.2670

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 82.5726 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -82.5726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4313.2758) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3825.1501), the exchange rate shifted by +488.1257 (+12.76%).

2012 Avg (December) 4313.2758
2011 Avg (December) 3825.1501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3848.5404 3664.3643 3741.3049
February 3900.7214 3629.8896 3692.5001
March 4059.0977 3829.7149 3927.5767
April 4082.7786 3936.5594 4004.9380
May 4075.2345 3863.7659 3945.5980
June 3912.0602 3813.0894 3863.0255
July 3903.0005 3821.0203 3861.1302
August 4000.2874 3871.3685 3917.3614
September 4136.5070 3988.3684 4053.8045
October 4184.5906 4121.3236 4150.7056
November 4321.7449 4124.1187 4182.1654
December 4359.1339 4285.8779 4313.2758