YEARLY HIGH
2.2955 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
1.8679 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0587 ZMK

2012 UGX to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UGX to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 2.2955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.8679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4276 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1362 to the December average rate of 1.9484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2955 was up 5.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1689, 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 11,477 ZMK
2011 Average 9,694 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 9,339 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,137.87 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2673
1.9194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ZMK 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 2.1378, compared to 1.9797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1896 ZMK (High: 2.0922 / Low: 1.9026). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 ZMK (High: 2.0198 / Low: 1.9770).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1896
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1441 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.2383) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1974 (+9.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.2383
2011 Avg (February) 2.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2242 2.0694 2.1362
February 2.2955 2.1586 2.2383
March 2.1665 2.0625 2.1341
April 2.1266 2.0562 2.0961
May 2.1589 2.0656 2.1046
June 2.1533 2.0891 2.1175
July 2.0922 1.9026 1.9734
August 1.9967 1.9361 1.9692
September 2.0198 1.9770 2.0005
October 2.0415 1.9636 2.0023
November 2.0275 1.9469 1.9841
December 1.9819 1.8679 1.9484