YEARLY HIGH
3.6427 BYR
YEARLY LOW
3.1851 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3376 BYR

2012 UGX to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 3.6427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 3.1851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4576 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4811 to the December average rate of 3.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.6427 was up 1.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5916, 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 18,214 BYR
2011 Average 8,591 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 15,926 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,287.89 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.5773
3.1793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BYR 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 3.3600, compared to 3.3151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3452 BYR (High: 3.6427 / Low: 3.2975). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 BYR (High: 3.2413 / Low: 3.1851).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3452
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2751 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.5442) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2851), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2590 (+175.78%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.5442
2011 Avg (February) 1.2851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5959 3.3758 3.4811
February 3.6427 3.2975 3.5442
March 3.3450 3.1962 3.2690
April 3.2717 3.1868 3.2215
May 3.3726 3.2071 3.2973
June 3.3873 3.3165 3.3470
July 3.4213 3.3496 3.3818
August 3.3761 3.3080 3.3511
September 3.3874 3.3287 3.3615
October 3.3738 3.2880 3.3133
November 3.3248 3.1863 3.2707
December 3.2413 3.1851 3.2125