YEARLY HIGH
1.7639 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1.4690 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6165 KHR

2012 UGX to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1.7639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.4690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2949 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6919 to the December average rate of 1.4940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7639 was down 0.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7650, 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 8,819 KHR
2011 Average 8,072 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 7,345 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,474.40 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7507
1.4707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KHR 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 1.6519, compared to 1.5812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1383 KHR (High: 1.7639 / Low: 1.6256). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 KHR (High: 1.6665 / Low: 1.6439).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1383
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

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 0.1124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6919) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0449 (-2.59%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6919
2011 Avg (January) 1.7368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7639 1.6256 1.6919
February 1.7572 1.6341 1.7274
March 1.6422 1.5666 1.6150
April 1.6249 1.5915 1.6057
May 1.6509 1.6068 1.6289
June 1.6622 1.6127 1.6423
July 1.6665 1.6439 1.6572
August 1.6457 1.6138 1.6323
September 1.6241 1.5875 1.6121
October 1.5846 1.5507 1.5628
November 1.5643 1.4830 1.5290
December 1.5114 1.4690 1.4940