YEARLY HIGH
0.0127 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0120 MUR

2012 UGX to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0122 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0127 was down 4.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0133, 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 64 MUR
2011 Average 57 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 56 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.58 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0127
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MUR 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0010 MUR (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0114).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0126) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+15.61%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0126
2011 Avg (July) 0.0109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0117 0.0122
February 0.0127 0.0117 0.0124
March 0.0119 0.0112 0.0117
April 0.0117 0.0115 0.0116
May 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
June 0.0126 0.0119 0.0122
July 0.0127 0.0124 0.0126
August 0.0125 0.0120 0.0123
September 0.0123 0.0120 0.0121
October 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
November 0.0121 0.0115 0.0118
December 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115