YEARLY HIGH
0.0694 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0581 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0635 NGN

2012 UGX to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0669 to the December average rate of 0.0588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0694 was up 0.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0687, 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 347 NGN
2011 Average 310 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 291 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.41 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0688
0.0579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to NGN 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 0.0651, compared to 0.0619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0050 NGN (High: 0.0694 / Low: 0.0644). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 NGN (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0605).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0679) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+4.25%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0679
2011 Avg (February) 0.0651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0694 0.0650 0.0669
February 0.0694 0.0644 0.0679
March 0.0645 0.0616 0.0635
April 0.0636 0.0625 0.0629
May 0.0645 0.0628 0.0639
June 0.0658 0.0640 0.0653
July 0.0660 0.0640 0.0652
August 0.0651 0.0627 0.0637
September 0.0632 0.0616 0.0626
October 0.0614 0.0605 0.0609
November 0.0608 0.0584 0.0601
December 0.0595 0.0581 0.0588