YEARLY HIGH
0.6332 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.4913 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5668 UGX

2012 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.6332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.4913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1419 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5247 to the December average rate of 0.6193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6332 was down 12.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,166 UGX
2011 Average 3,029 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,457 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 709.49 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6288
0.5141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.5548, compared to 0.5788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0776 UGX (High: 0.5712 / Low: 0.4936). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 UGX (High: 0.5725 / Low: 0.5643).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0776
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6193) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0661 (+11.94%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6193
2011 Avg (December) 0.5532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5614 0.4913 0.5247
February 0.5712 0.4936 0.5237
March 0.6008 0.5716 0.5812
April 0.5865 0.5739 0.5819
May 0.5812 0.5500 0.5678
June 0.5567 0.5355 0.5493
July 0.5671 0.5460 0.5556
August 0.5701 0.5592 0.5638
September 0.5725 0.5643 0.5673
October 0.5854 0.5745 0.5797
November 0.6071 0.5773 0.5872
December 0.6332 0.6034 0.6193