YEARLY HIGH
1349.1685 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1155.0115 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1252.2972 UGX

2012 BBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1349.1685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 1155.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 194.1570 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1206.0494 to the December average rate of 1336.5729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1349.1685 was down 6.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 1442.5471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,745,843 UGX
2011 Average 6,311,688 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 5,775,057 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 970,785.10 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1353.4719
1150.6841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1224.6246, compared to 1279.9697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.3451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1224.6246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1279.9697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 78.2533 UGX (High: 1239.9997 / Low: 1161.7464). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8805 UGX (High: 1242.2649 / Low: 1232.3845).

January Spread (Volatile) ±78.2533
July Spread (Stable) ±9.8805

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 38.4664 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.4664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1336.5729) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1225.5509), the exchange rate shifted by +111.0220 (+9.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 1336.5729
2011 Avg (December) 1225.5509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1239.9997 1161.7464 1206.0494
February 1224.4039 1155.0115 1167.5831
March 1280.4241 1223.6827 1240.8682
April 1258.2137 1240.0018 1251.1117
May 1254.9297 1225.3813 1239.1805
June 1254.6429 1234.4415 1242.9548
July 1242.2649 1232.3845 1237.5648
August 1261.0466 1238.1299 1246.4069
September 1280.1000 1246.9750 1258.2595
October 1299.9042 1273.0683 1290.9729
November 1347.4423 1290.6430 1310.0414
December 1349.1685 1325.3113 1336.5729