YEARLY HIGH
0.4881 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.3961 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4505 KRW

2012 UGX to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.4881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0920 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4738 to the December average rate of 0.4024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4881 was down 1.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4973, 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 2,441 KRW
2011 Average 2,203 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,981 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.08 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4890
0.3945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KRW 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 0.4663, compared to 0.4347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0292 KRW (High: 0.4881 / Low: 0.4589). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 KRW (High: 0.4579 / Low: 0.4487).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4811) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+1.10%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4811
2011 Avg (February) 0.4759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4836 0.4673 0.4738
February 0.4881 0.4589 0.4811
March 0.4589 0.4363 0.4538
April 0.4590 0.4480 0.4538
May 0.4783 0.4499 0.4671
June 0.4749 0.4621 0.4685
July 0.4666 0.4558 0.4616
August 0.4579 0.4487 0.4542
September 0.4527 0.4352 0.4464
October 0.4369 0.4205 0.4283
November 0.4229 0.4020 0.4152
December 0.4059 0.3961 0.4024