YEARLY HIGH
0.0345 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0301 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0319 JPY

2012 UGX to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0319 to the December average rate of 0.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0345 was down 4.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0362, 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 173 JPY
2011 Average 159 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 151 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0339
0.0303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to JPY 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 0.0326, compared to 0.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 JPY (High: 0.0340 / Low: 0.0318). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0301).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0336) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0352), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-4.39%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0336
2011 Avg (February) 0.0352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0330 0.0311 0.0319
February 0.0345 0.0326 0.0336
March 0.0340 0.0318 0.0332
April 0.0332 0.0318 0.0325
May 0.0328 0.0314 0.0322
June 0.0326 0.0311 0.0319
July 0.0324 0.0315 0.0319
August 0.0320 0.0311 0.0316
September 0.0314 0.0305 0.0311
October 0.0309 0.0301 0.0306
November 0.0314 0.0305 0.0309
December 0.0323 0.0305 0.0313