YEARLY HIGH
3.9057 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3.5648 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7443 IDR

2012 UGX to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 3.9057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 3.5648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3409 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7572 to the December average rate of 3.6046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.9057 was down 1.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9625, 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 19,529 IDR
2011 Average 17,468 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 17,824 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,704.71 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8865
3.5790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to IDR 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 3.7531, compared to 3.7356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2097 IDR (High: 3.8663 / Low: 3.6566). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0448 IDR (High: 3.6886 / Low: 3.6438).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2097
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0448

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 0.1743 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.8609) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.7966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0643 (+1.69%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.8609
2011 Avg (February) 3.7966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8663 3.6566 3.7572
February 3.9057 3.7010 3.8609
March 3.7388 3.5648 3.6866
April 3.6886 3.6438 3.6631
May 3.8489 3.6619 3.7545
June 3.8322 3.7657 3.7964
July 3.8373 3.7847 3.8139
August 3.8354 3.7654 3.8080
September 3.8416 3.7394 3.7967
October 3.7662 3.6901 3.7181
November 3.7282 3.5655 3.6723
December 3.6414 3.5660 3.6046