2012 SZL to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

338.9200 UGX

YEARLY LOW

290.7504 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

305.3502 UGX

2012 SZL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 338.9200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 290.7504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.1697 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.0717 to the December average rate of 309.8679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 338.9200 was down 15.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 403.0829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,694,600 UGX

2011 Average 1,748,898 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,453,752 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,848.33 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

329.4336

293.3208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 308.8319, compared to 301.8685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.8319

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 301.8685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 29.7795 UGX (High: 323.4098 / Low: 293.6304). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8162 UGX (High: 306.3913 / Low: 296.5751).

May Spread (Volatile) ±29.7795

January Spread (Stable) ±9.8162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.8710 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 326.4242) against the same month in 2011 (average: 346.3381), the exchange rate shifted by -19.9140 (-5.75%).

2012 Avg (March) 326.4242

2011 Avg (March) 346.3381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	306.3913	296.5751	301.0717
February	323.8725	297.6063	304.9805
March	338.9200	321.5406	326.4242
April	327.5173	312.6869	320.0280
May	323.4098	293.6304	304.1569
June	303.6352	290.7504	296.3302
July	305.6913	291.2139	299.9491
August	306.4493	294.7185	301.4520
September	308.9793	298.6280	303.6604
October	307.4039	291.3896	298.4014
November	306.4803	293.7044	297.8800
December	317.2865	303.2360	309.8679