YEARLY HIGH
9.0622 UGX
YEARLY LOW
7.9111 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4889 UGX

2012 MRO to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 9.0622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 7.9111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1511 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3663 to the December average rate of 8.9515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.0622 was down 11.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.2732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,311 UGX
2011 Average 45,129 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 39,556 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,755.25 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.0439
7.9348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 8.4227, compared to 8.5550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5863 UGX (High: 8.6645 / Low: 8.0782). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1780 UGX (High: 8.4742 / Low: 8.2962).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5863
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1780

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3391 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 8.9515) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.5607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3908 (+4.56%).

2012 Avg (December) 8.9515
2011 Avg (December) 8.5607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6645 8.0782 8.3663
February 8.3648 7.9111 8.0273
March 8.7608 8.3698 8.4863
April 8.7011 8.4773 8.6283
May 8.6572 8.4246 8.5164
June 8.6795 8.3745 8.5117
July 8.5218 8.2505 8.3667
August 8.3699 8.1757 8.2696
September 8.4742 8.2962 8.3599
October 8.6759 8.4847 8.5886
November 9.0485 8.6518 8.7937
December 9.0622 8.8318 8.9515