2012 USD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 USD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the USD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 2698.3370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 2310.0230.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 388.3140 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2412.0989 to the December average rate of 2673.1458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2698.3370 was down 6.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 2885.0942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
USD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2449.2492, compared to 2559.9395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 110.6903 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 156.5066 UGX (High: 2479.9994 / Low: 2323.4928). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.7609 UGX (High: 2484.5299 / Low: 2464.7690).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 76.9328 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2673.1458) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2451.1019), the exchange rate shifted by +222.0439 (+9.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2479.9994 | 2323.4928 | 2412.0989 |
| February | 2448.8079 | 2310.0230 | 2335.1661 |
| March | 2560.8482 | 2447.3654 | 2481.7363 |
| April | 2516.4273 | 2480.0037 | 2502.2233 |
| May | 2509.8595 | 2450.7626 | 2478.3611 |
| June | 2509.2859 | 2468.8830 | 2485.9096 |
| July | 2484.5299 | 2464.7690 | 2475.1297 |
| August | 2522.0931 | 2476.2599 | 2492.8139 |
| September | 2560.2000 | 2493.9500 | 2516.5190 |
| October | 2599.8083 | 2546.1367 | 2581.9457 |
| November | 2694.8846 | 2581.2859 | 2620.0829 |
| December | 2698.3370 | 2650.6225 | 2673.1458 |