YEARLY HIGH
0.1443 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1226 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1310 UGX

2012 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.1226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1271 to the December average rate of 0.1427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1443 was down 13.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 721 UGX
2011 Average 716 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 613 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.22 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1446
0.1219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1301, compared to 0.1319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0102 UGX (High: 0.1344 / Low: 0.1242). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 UGX (High: 0.1443 / Low: 0.1418).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1427) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+7.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1427
2011 Avg (December) 0.1324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1344 0.1242 0.1271
February 0.1333 0.1232 0.1259
March 0.1380 0.1294 0.1336
April 0.1361 0.1322 0.1342
May 0.1354 0.1285 0.1309
June 0.1327 0.1258 0.1290
July 0.1270 0.1231 0.1249
August 0.1257 0.1226 0.1238
September 0.1328 0.1237 0.1283
October 0.1367 0.1307 0.1344
November 0.1423 0.1347 0.1371
December 0.1443 0.1418 0.1427