YEARLY HIGH
1.5211 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.2742 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3939 UGX

2012 COP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2469 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3052 to the December average rate of 1.4914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5211 was down 4.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,605,444 UGX
2011 Average 6,839,093 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,370,992 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,234,451.68 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5100
1.2866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 1.3671, compared to 1.4208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0830 UGX (High: 1.3723 / Low: 1.2893). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 UGX (High: 1.3933 / Low: 1.3727).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0830
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.4914) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2241 (+17.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.4914
2011 Avg (December) 1.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3199 1.2742 1.3052
February 1.3723 1.2893 1.3101
March 1.4434 1.3815 1.4061
April 1.4273 1.3875 1.4122
May 1.4259 1.3436 1.3814
June 1.4053 1.3646 1.3878
July 1.3933 1.3727 1.3872
August 1.3959 1.3606 1.3810
September 1.4233 1.3767 1.3954
October 1.4454 1.4161 1.4305
November 1.4812 1.4127 1.4392
December 1.5211 1.4763 1.4914