YEARLY HIGH
1550.7325 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1351.9472 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1441.3464 UGX

2012 TOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1550.7325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1351.9472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 198.7854 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1385.1863 to the December average rate of 1536.4509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1550.7325 was down 10.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 1731.4306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,753,663 UGX
2011 Average 7,221,520 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,759,736 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 993,926.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1552.1083
1364.2195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1418.1731, compared to 1464.5197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.3467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1418.1731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1464.5197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 106.6414 UGX (High: 1479.8628 / Low: 1373.2213). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.4324 UGX (High: 1399.9391 / Low: 1376.5067).

May Spread (Volatile) ±106.6414
June Spread (Stable) ±23.4324

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 58.0812 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.0812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1536.4509) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1412.1910), the exchange rate shifted by +124.2599 (+8.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 1536.4509
2011 Avg (December) 1412.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1420.5961 1357.4109 1385.1863
February 1455.4380 1351.9472 1379.8769
March 1526.8619 1436.5956 1471.0846
April 1483.3367 1457.0391 1470.7555
May 1479.8628 1373.2213 1412.6743
June 1399.9391 1376.5067 1389.4608
July 1421.8820 1369.2607 1392.0918
August 1440.0046 1408.5535 1423.8044
September 1485.6311 1411.4514 1444.4285
October 1494.2930 1457.8027 1482.3532
November 1533.3648 1477.4164 1507.9897
December 1550.7325 1520.4730 1536.4509