YEARLY HIGH
0.0075 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0071 ETB

2012 UGX to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.0075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0075 was up 2.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0073, 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 38 ETB
2011 Average 32 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 34 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.87 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0075
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ETB 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 0.0071, compared to 0.0071 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) 0.0071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 ETB (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0072).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0074) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+36.86%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0074
2011 Avg (February) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0075 0.0070 0.0072
February 0.0075 0.0071 0.0074
March 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070
April 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
May 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
June 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
August 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
September 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
October 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
November 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
December 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068