YEARLY HIGH
0.6891 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.5888 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6330 TZS

2012 UGX to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.6891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1003 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6583 to the December average rate of 0.5958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6891 was down 0.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6923, 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 3,445 TZS
2011 Average 3,146 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,944 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 501.46 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6894
0.5873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to TZS 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 0.6474, compared to 0.6186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0474 TZS (High: 0.6845 / Low: 0.6372). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 TZS (High: 0.6421 / Low: 0.6355).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0474
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0389 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6809) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0384 (+5.98%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6809
2011 Avg (February) 0.6425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6845 0.6372 0.6583
February 0.6891 0.6496 0.6809
March 0.6499 0.6219 0.6420
April 0.6397 0.6256 0.6319
May 0.6413 0.6309 0.6367
June 0.6399 0.6312 0.6346
July 0.6421 0.6355 0.6389
August 0.6361 0.6228 0.6313
September 0.6291 0.6170 0.6247
October 0.6159 0.6053 0.6113
November 0.6172 0.5943 0.6096
December 0.6015 0.5888 0.5958