YEARLY HIGH
0.7897 UZS
YEARLY LOW
0.7160 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7563 UZS

2012 UGX to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 0.7897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.7160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0738 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7493 to the December average rate of 0.7402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7897 was up 3.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7605, 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 3,949 UZS
2011 Average 3,430 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,580 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.88 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7862
0.7360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to UZS 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 0.7553, compared to 0.7573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0563 UZS (High: 0.7822 / Low: 0.7260). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 UZS (High: 0.7701 / Low: 0.7604).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0563
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0417 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.7820) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0709 (+9.98%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.7820
2011 Avg (February) 0.7110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7822 0.7260 0.7493
February 0.7897 0.7511 0.7820
March 0.7496 0.7160 0.7402
April 0.7490 0.7346 0.7424
May 0.7635 0.7442 0.7574
June 0.7678 0.7513 0.7606
July 0.7717 0.7472 0.7665
August 0.7701 0.7604 0.7670
September 0.7714 0.7597 0.7670
October 0.7602 0.7470 0.7540
November 0.7585 0.7309 0.7493
December 0.7504 0.7314 0.7402