YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0187 KGS

2012 UGX to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0203 was down 1.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0207, 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 101 KGS
2011 Average 92 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 88 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.77 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0203
0.0175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KGS 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 0.0191, compared to 0.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 KGS (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0187). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KGS (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0176).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0200) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0200
2011 Avg (February) 0.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0187 0.0194
February 0.0203 0.0191 0.0200
March 0.0190 0.0182 0.0188
April 0.0189 0.0185 0.0187
May 0.0192 0.0187 0.0190
June 0.0191 0.0187 0.0190
July 0.0191 0.0182 0.0188
August 0.0182 0.0177 0.0181
September 0.0188 0.0177 0.0182
October 0.0185 0.0181 0.0182
November 0.0183 0.0175 0.0180
December 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177