YEARLY HIGH
338.9564 UGX
YEARLY LOW
289.6428 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
305.3711 UGX

2012 ZAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 338.9564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 289.6428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.3136 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.1539 to the December average rate of 309.8703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 338.9564 was down 15.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 402.0737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,947,818 UGX
2011 Average 17,448,616 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 14,482,141 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,465,677.88 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

329.4805
293.0972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 308.8131, compared to 301.9290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.8131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 301.9290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 31.5055 UGX (High: 324.7218 / Low: 293.2163). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2874 UGX (High: 308.1437 / Low: 298.8563).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.5055
September Spread (Stable) ±9.2874

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.3424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.3424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 326.4485) against the same month in 2011 (average: 346.8599), the exchange rate shifted by -20.4114 (-5.88%).

2012 Avg (March) 326.4485
2011 Avg (March) 346.8599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 306.3190 294.3589 301.1539
February 325.8988 296.5114 305.0975
March 338.9564 321.3722 326.4485
April 328.0547 311.5356 319.6961
May 324.7218 293.2163 304.3537
June 303.1066 291.4047 296.1291
July 305.4693 291.8669 300.2743
August 306.8122 295.3219 301.8041
September 308.1437 298.8563 304.0979
October 306.7616 289.6428 297.9473
November 306.6121 292.3353 297.5803
December 317.1494 300.7849 309.8703