YEARLY HIGH
1.6984 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.4512 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5817 UGX

2012 TZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.6984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.4512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2472 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5197 to the December average rate of 1.6784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6984 was down 2.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,492 UGX
2011 Average 7,964 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,256 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,236.03 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6994
1.4481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 1.5459, compared to 1.6175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1086 UGX (High: 1.5695 / Low: 1.4609). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 UGX (High: 1.5737 / Low: 1.5575).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1086
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

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 0.0507 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.6784) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1569 (+10.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.6784
2011 Avg (December) 1.5216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5695 1.4609 1.5197
February 1.5394 1.4512 1.4691
March 1.6081 1.5387 1.5578
April 1.5983 1.5632 1.5827
May 1.5851 1.5593 1.5707
June 1.5842 1.5629 1.5758
July 1.5737 1.5575 1.5651
August 1.6056 1.5721 1.5840
September 1.6207 1.5896 1.6009
October 1.6521 1.6237 1.6360
November 1.6827 1.6201 1.6406
December 1.6984 1.6624 1.6784