YEARLY HIGH
0.2614 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2304 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2436 RWF

2012 UGX to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.2614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.2304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2491 to the December average rate of 0.2330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2614 was up 0.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2614, 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 1,307 RWF
2011 Average 1,188 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,152 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.21 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2598
0.2305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to RWF 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 0.2463, compared to 0.2410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0170 RWF (High: 0.2588 / Low: 0.2418). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 RWF (High: 0.2450 / Low: 0.2420).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2574) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+1.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2574
2011 Avg (February) 0.2544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2588 0.2418 0.2491
February 0.2614 0.2455 0.2574
March 0.2472 0.2345 0.2430
April 0.2446 0.2392 0.2411
May 0.2459 0.2407 0.2435
June 0.2467 0.2410 0.2433
July 0.2474 0.2442 0.2460
August 0.2467 0.2427 0.2453
September 0.2450 0.2420 0.2438
October 0.2437 0.2377 0.2404
November 0.2410 0.2305 0.2372
December 0.2364 0.2304 0.2330