YEARLY HIGH
37.0255 UGX
YEARLY LOW
31.3868 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9925 UGX

2012 LRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 37.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 31.3868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6388 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1878 to the December average rate of 36.5714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 37.0255 was down 7.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.2210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 185,128 UGX
2011 Average 175,173 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 156,934 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,193.89 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

37.0400
31.4177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 33.2535, compared to 34.7315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.8730 UGX (High: 34.4720 / Low: 31.5989). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5192 UGX (High: 33.4627 / Low: 32.9435).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8730
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5192

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 1.3016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 36.5714) against the same month in 2011 (average: 34.0073), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5641 (+7.54%).

2012 Avg (December) 36.5714
2011 Avg (December) 34.0073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4720 31.5989 33.1878
February 33.4995 31.3868 31.8862
March 34.9441 33.1619 33.7765
April 34.2484 33.5674 33.9339
May 33.8083 33.0706 33.3885
June 33.8119 32.8456 33.3478
July 33.4627 32.9435 33.1795
August 34.0306 33.1447 33.6668
September 34.8730 33.6319 34.0987
October 35.9294 34.5239 35.3083
November 36.6764 34.8226 35.5643
December 37.0255 36.1297 36.5714