YEARLY HIGH
2698.3370 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2310.0230 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2504.5944 UGX

2012 BYN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 2698.3370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 2310.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 388.3140 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2412.0989 to the December average rate of 2673.1458, 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 2698.3370 was down 6.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 2885.0942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,491,685 UGX
2011 Average 12,623,377 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,550,115 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,941,570.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2706.9438
2301.3681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYN 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 2449.2492, compared to 2559.9395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 110.6903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2449.2492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2559.9395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 156.5066 UGX (High: 2479.9994 / Low: 2323.4928). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.7609 UGX (High: 2484.5299 / Low: 2464.7690).

January Spread (Volatile) ±156.5066
July Spread (Stable) ±19.7609

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 76.9328 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -76.9328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2673.1458) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2451.1019), the exchange rate shifted by +222.0439 (+9.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 2673.1458
2011 Avg (December) 2451.1019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2479.9994 2323.4928 2412.0989
February 2448.8079 2310.0230 2335.1661
March 2560.8482 2447.3654 2481.7363
April 2516.4273 2480.0037 2502.2233
May 2509.8595 2450.7626 2478.3611
June 2509.2859 2468.8830 2485.9096
July 2484.5299 2464.7690 2475.1297
August 2522.0931 2476.2599 2492.8139
September 2560.2000 2493.9500 2516.5190
October 2599.8083 2546.1367 2581.9457
November 2694.8846 2581.2859 2620.0829
December 2698.3370 2650.6225 2673.1458