YEARLY HIGH
0.0026 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0024 EGP

2012 UGX to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.0026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0025 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0026 was up 1.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0026, 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 13 EGP
2011 Average 12 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 11 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.72 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0026
0.0023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to EGP 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 0.0025, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0024).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0026) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+3.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0026
2011 Avg (February) 0.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
February 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
March 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
April 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
May 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
June 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
July 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
August 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
September 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
October 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
November 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
December 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023