YEARLY HIGH
0.2191 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1848 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2040 XAF

2012 UGX to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.2191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0343 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2108 to the December average rate of 0.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2191 was up 1.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2169, 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 1,096 XAF
2011 Average 946 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 924 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.53 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2184
0.1843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XAF 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 0.2066, compared to 0.2014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0167 XAF (High: 0.2167 / Low: 0.2001). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 XAF (High: 0.1883 / Low: 0.1848).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2155) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0381 (+21.44%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2155
2011 Avg (July) 0.1775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2150 0.2043 0.2108
February 0.2167 0.2001 0.2124
March 0.2040 0.1938 0.2001
April 0.2022 0.1967 0.1992
May 0.2125 0.1976 0.2068
June 0.2134 0.2079 0.2106
July 0.2191 0.2101 0.2155
August 0.2155 0.2071 0.2123
September 0.2076 0.1993 0.2025
October 0.1988 0.1942 0.1958
November 0.1986 0.1878 0.1952
December 0.1883 0.1848 0.1872