2012 UGX to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 UGX to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the UGX to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 3.4620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 2.9628.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4992 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3197 to the December average rate of 2.9887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4620 was down 1.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
UGX to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2632, compared to 3.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1345 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2153 LAK (High: 3.4397 / Low: 3.2245). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 LAK (High: 3.2392 / Low: 3.1992).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.2060 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.4199) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4336), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0138 (-0.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4397 | 3.2245 | 3.3197 |
| February | 3.4620 | 3.2554 | 3.4199 |
| March | 3.2556 | 3.1058 | 3.2138 |
| April | 3.2192 | 3.1339 | 3.1851 |
| May | 3.2517 | 3.1776 | 3.2233 |
| June | 3.2392 | 3.1992 | 3.2172 |
| July | 3.2500 | 3.1260 | 3.2349 |
| August | 3.2349 | 3.1788 | 3.2149 |
| September | 3.2034 | 3.1393 | 3.1791 |
| October | 3.1373 | 3.0777 | 3.0987 |
| November | 3.1046 | 2.9647 | 3.0559 |
| December | 3.0172 | 2.9628 | 2.9887 |