YEARLY HIGH
869.9492 UGX
YEARLY LOW
696.3611 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
770.8347 UGX

2012 PLN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 869.9492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 696.3611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.5881 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 711.7362 to the December average rate of 856.3951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 869.9492 was down 11.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 982.9771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,398,984 UGX
2011 Average 17,081,253 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,927,222 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,471,761.35 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

870.8610
697.2703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 749.4266, compared to 792.2428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.8162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 749.4266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 792.2428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 93.1666 UGX (High: 797.4990 / Low: 704.3325). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.8778 UGX (High: 825.3722 / Low: 803.4944).

May Spread (Volatile) ±93.1666
October Spread (Stable) ±21.8778

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 47.7955 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.7955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 856.3951) against the same month in 2011 (average: 721.6261), the exchange rate shifted by +134.7690 (+18.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 856.3951
2011 Avg (December) 721.6261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 735.6328 696.3611 711.7362
February 793.0859 714.5461 738.3259
March 819.9051 774.2281 792.9858
April 806.1546 775.6013 788.3326
May 797.4990 704.3325 740.5371
June 744.4882 701.9482 724.6421
July 741.8868 711.7280 727.3424
August 774.5915 743.9747 755.8108
September 808.7675 753.3953 784.6293
October 825.3722 803.4944 815.9383
November 854.3191 791.9712 813.3410
December 869.9492 845.0333 856.3951