YEARLY HIGH
2.0354 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1.5792 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7685 PYG

2012 UGX to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4561 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9083 to the December average rate of 1.6150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0354 was up 0.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0182, 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 10,177 PYG
2011 Average 8,358 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 7,896 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,280.52 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9418
1.5853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PYG 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 1.8070, compared to 1.7300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2752 PYG (High: 2.0260 / Low: 1.7508). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 PYG (High: 1.7722 / Low: 1.7468).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2752
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

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 0.1915 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.9083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0727 (-3.67%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.9083
2011 Avg (January) 1.9809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0354 1.7813 1.9083
February 2.0260 1.7508 1.9121
March 1.7495 1.6645 1.7206
April 1.7424 1.7050 1.7187
May 1.8181 1.7207 1.7617
June 1.8672 1.7963 1.8207
July 1.8314 1.7632 1.8001
August 1.7882 1.7540 1.7738
September 1.7722 1.7468 1.7628
October 1.7406 1.7084 1.7251
November 1.7322 1.6471 1.7033
December 1.6573 1.5792 1.6150