YEARLY HIGH
0.0412 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0355 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0381 AOA

2012 UGX to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0412 was up 1.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206 AOA
2011 Average 186 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 177 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.53 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0412
0.0353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AOA 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 0.0389, compared to 0.0374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 AOA (High: 0.0410 / Low: 0.0382). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AOA (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0380).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0407) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.72%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0407
2011 Avg (February) 0.0396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0410 0.0382 0.0394
February 0.0412 0.0388 0.0407
March 0.0389 0.0372 0.0383
April 0.0384 0.0378 0.0380
May 0.0388 0.0379 0.0384
June 0.0386 0.0380 0.0383
July 0.0401 0.0384 0.0391
August 0.0385 0.0378 0.0383
September 0.0383 0.0373 0.0379
October 0.0375 0.0367 0.0370
November 0.0371 0.0355 0.0365
December 0.0361 0.0355 0.0358