YEARLY HIGH
998.7090 UGX
YEARLY LOW
855.5867 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
927.0829 UGX

2012 XCD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 998.7090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 855.5867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 143.1223 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 893.2538 to the December average rate of 989.3616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 998.7090 was down 6.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 1071.7409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,993,545 UGX
2011 Average 4,686,653 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,277,934 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715,611.54 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

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XCD 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 907.1933, compared to 946.9725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.7793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 907.1933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 946.9725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 58.4209 UGX (High: 918.5772 / Low: 860.1563). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4330 UGX (High: 932.0995 / Low: 918.6665).

January Spread (Volatile) ±58.4209
April Spread (Stable) ±13.4330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 28.3214 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.3214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 989.3616) against the same month in 2011 (average: 907.8370), the exchange rate shifted by +81.5246 (+8.98%).

2012 Avg (December) 989.3616
2011 Avg (December) 907.8370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 918.5772 860.1563 893.2538
February 906.8571 855.5867 864.9324
March 948.4858 906.4024 919.1911
April 932.0995 918.6665 926.8140
May 929.6606 907.5305 917.8868
June 930.1244 914.7182 921.0815
July 919.5890 894.4031 913.0081
August 933.5149 916.5504 922.6759
September 947.5965 923.1211 931.4530
October 962.2238 942.4261 955.6196
November 997.4312 955.3065 969.7171
December 998.7090 981.0217 989.3616