YEARLY HIGH
0.0367 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.0311 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0341 NPR

2012 UGX to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 0.0367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0340 to the December average rate of 0.0327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0367 was up 2.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0360, 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 184 NPR
2011 Average 147 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 156 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.98 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0363
0.0321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to NPR 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 0.0340, compared to 0.0342 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) 0.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 NPR (High: 0.0362 / Low: 0.0335). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 NPR (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0352).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0360) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+22.77%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0360
2011 Avg (June) 0.0293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0348 0.0336 0.0340
February 0.0344 0.0328 0.0338
March 0.0328 0.0311 0.0324
April 0.0336 0.0323 0.0330
May 0.0362 0.0335 0.0350
June 0.0367 0.0353 0.0360
July 0.0360 0.0352 0.0357
August 0.0359 0.0350 0.0356
September 0.0355 0.0331 0.0346
October 0.0333 0.0323 0.0328
November 0.0338 0.0326 0.0335
December 0.0332 0.0323 0.0327