YEARLY HIGH
0.0949 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0797 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0861 YER

2012 UGX to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 0.0949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0906 to the December average rate of 0.0804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0949 was up 1.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0933, 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 475 YER
2011 Average 427 YER
Yearly Trough Low 398 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.18 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0943
0.0792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to YER 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 0.0882, compared to 0.0841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0067 YER (High: 0.0949 / Low: 0.0883). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 YER (High: 0.0872 / Low: 0.0866).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0930) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+1.86%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0930
2011 Avg (February) 0.0913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0936 0.0884 0.0906
February 0.0949 0.0883 0.0930
March 0.0882 0.0845 0.0868
April 0.0868 0.0852 0.0859
May 0.0878 0.0851 0.0865
June 0.0870 0.0855 0.0863
July 0.0872 0.0866 0.0869
August 0.0869 0.0853 0.0863
September 0.0862 0.0840 0.0854
October 0.0844 0.0827 0.0833
November 0.0833 0.0798 0.0821
December 0.0812 0.0797 0.0804