YEARLY HIGH
0.6236 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.5261 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5756 UGX

2012 SLL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SLL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.6236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.5261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0974 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5505 to the December average rate of 0.6168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6236 was down 3.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,118 UGX
2011 Average 2,911 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,631 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.17 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6249
0.5280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.5615, compared to 0.5896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0425 UGX (High: 0.5718 / Low: 0.5293). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 UGX (High: 0.5797 / Low: 0.5696).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.6053) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+2.46%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.6053
2011 Avg (November) 0.5907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5718 0.5293 0.5505
February 0.5640 0.5261 0.5361
March 0.5887 0.5581 0.5683
April 0.5795 0.5611 0.5736
May 0.5765 0.5653 0.5703
June 0.5755 0.5653 0.5705
July 0.5900 0.5647 0.5695
August 0.5797 0.5696 0.5731
September 0.5886 0.5733 0.5786
October 0.5979 0.5841 0.5944
November 0.6236 0.5947 0.6053
December 0.6232 0.6110 0.6168