YEARLY HIGH
0.6518 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.5574 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6018 LBP

2012 UGX to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.6518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.5574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0944 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6247 to the December average rate of 0.5633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6518 was down 0.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6564, 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 3,259 LBP
2011 Average 2,998 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,787 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.10 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6531
0.5552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LBP 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 0.6153, compared to 0.5882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0406 LBP (High: 0.6481 / Low: 0.6075). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 LBP (High: 0.6111 / Low: 0.6058).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0381 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6450) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+0.66%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6450
2011 Avg (February) 0.6407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6481 0.6075 0.6247
February 0.6518 0.6149 0.6450
March 0.6152 0.5879 0.6069
April 0.6075 0.5984 0.6019
May 0.6146 0.5998 0.6075
June 0.6102 0.6000 0.6056
July 0.6111 0.6058 0.6079
August 0.6068 0.5969 0.6037
September 0.6019 0.5895 0.5978
October 0.5894 0.5783 0.5823
November 0.5840 0.5582 0.5744
December 0.5684 0.5574 0.5633