YEARLY HIGH
0.0535 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0465 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0500 ISK

2012 UGX to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0535 was up 3.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0519, 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 268 ISK
2011 Average 231 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 232 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.03 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0534
0.0469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ISK 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 0.0514, compared to 0.0486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0035 ISK (High: 0.0529 / Low: 0.0494). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 ISK (High: 0.0494 / Low: 0.0483).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0528) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+6.33%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0528
2011 Avg (February) 0.0497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0529 0.0494 0.0513
February 0.0535 0.0513 0.0528
March 0.0517 0.0493 0.0509
April 0.0517 0.0501 0.0506
May 0.0524 0.0501 0.0512
June 0.0523 0.0501 0.0513
July 0.0522 0.0488 0.0509
August 0.0489 0.0471 0.0482
September 0.0494 0.0483 0.0488
October 0.0493 0.0472 0.0481
November 0.0496 0.0467 0.0486
December 0.0481 0.0465 0.0474