YEARLY HIGH
0.0881 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0750 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0811 GYD

2012 UGX to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0842 to the December average rate of 0.0758, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0881 was down 1.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0896, 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 441 GYD
2011 Average 406 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 375 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.68 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0880
0.0746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to GYD 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 0.0829, compared to 0.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0060 GYD (High: 0.0876 / Low: 0.0815). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GYD (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0816).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0869) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0869
2011 Avg (February) 0.0875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0876 0.0815 0.0842
February 0.0881 0.0830 0.0869
March 0.0831 0.0795 0.0818
April 0.0818 0.0804 0.0810
May 0.0836 0.0807 0.0818
June 0.0825 0.0809 0.0816
July 0.0829 0.0816 0.0822
August 0.0820 0.0805 0.0814
September 0.0815 0.0798 0.0808
October 0.0801 0.0778 0.0785
November 0.0784 0.0751 0.0773
December 0.0764 0.0750 0.0758