YEARLY HIGH
0.0393 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0355 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0373 PKR

2012 UGX to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.0393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0393 was up 3.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0381, 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 197 PKR
2011 Average 172 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 177 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.19 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0391
0.0360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PKR 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 PKR (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0363). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0361).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0389) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+6.82%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0389
2011 Avg (February) 0.0364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0390 0.0363 0.0374
February 0.0393 0.0371 0.0389
March 0.0371 0.0355 0.0366
April 0.0365 0.0361 0.0363
May 0.0375 0.0363 0.0369
June 0.0383 0.0373 0.0379
July 0.0385 0.0380 0.0382
August 0.0382 0.0374 0.0378
September 0.0378 0.0371 0.0375
October 0.0375 0.0368 0.0370
November 0.0372 0.0358 0.0366
December 0.0368 0.0358 0.0364