YEARLY HIGH
47.4959 UGX
YEARLY LOW
36.9315 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.8868 UGX

2012 SYP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 47.4959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 36.9315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5644 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4982 to the December average rate of 37.6540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 47.4959 was down 20.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 59.5917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237,480 UGX
2011 Average 262,719 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 184,658 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,822.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

45.2218
36.5380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 42.0288, compared to 37.7449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.7449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 7.0522 UGX (High: 47.4959 / Low: 40.4437). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5397 UGX (High: 37.7808 / Low: 37.2411).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.0522
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.8168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 44.4982) against the same month in 2011 (average: 49.7958), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2976 (-10.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 44.4982
2011 Avg (January) 49.7958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.4959 40.4437 44.4982
February 42.6797 40.2619 40.6813
March 44.6338 42.6000 43.2191
April 43.8595 43.2244 43.5973
May 43.6882 38.8636 41.2173
June 39.2936 38.6063 38.9594
July 38.6594 38.0035 38.4110
August 38.4868 37.4820 37.9817
September 37.7808 37.2411 37.4920
October 37.9480 37.3697 37.6691
November 38.0212 36.9315 37.2617
December 37.9722 37.3110 37.6540