YEARLY HIGH
0.3896 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.3335 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3598 KPW

2012 UGX to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.3896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.3335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0561 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3732 to the December average rate of 0.3367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3896 was up 2.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3811, 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 1,948 KPW
2011 Average 377 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,668 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.34 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3904
0.3318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KPW 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 0.3677, compared to 0.3519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0244 KPW (High: 0.3873 / Low: 0.3629). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 KPW (High: 0.3651 / Low: 0.3622).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3855) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3246 (+532.45%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3855
2011 Avg (February) 0.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3873 0.3629 0.3732
February 0.3896 0.3675 0.3855
March 0.3677 0.3514 0.3627
April 0.3629 0.3576 0.3597
May 0.3672 0.3586 0.3632
June 0.3645 0.3587 0.3620
July 0.3651 0.3622 0.3636
August 0.3635 0.3568 0.3610
September 0.3609 0.3515 0.3577
October 0.3535 0.3462 0.3486
November 0.3487 0.3340 0.3436
December 0.3395 0.3335 0.3367