YEARLY HIGH
140.2851 UGX
YEARLY LOW
112.8516 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.1806 UGX

2012 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 140.2851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 112.8516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4335 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.4465 to the December average rate of 138.6379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 140.2851 was down 8.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 152.6231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 701,425 UGX
2011 Average 657,613 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 564,258 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,167.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

141.0929
111.6329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to UGX 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 123.3436, compared to 125.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.3436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.0177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 9.2333 UGX (High: 131.2484 / Low: 122.0151). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0937 UGX (High: 115.9453 / Low: 112.8516).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.2333
July Spread (Stable) ±3.0937

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.7307 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 138.6379) against the same month in 2011 (average: 123.5840), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0539 (+12.18%).

2012 Avg (December) 138.6379
2011 Avg (December) 123.5840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 126.0589 118.8415 123.4465
February 126.1592 119.0722 120.3562
March 132.2755 125.1919 127.4196
April 129.6831 126.2001 127.7668
May 127.1005 120.6565 123.9016
June 122.3063 113.8141 117.1709
July 115.9453 112.8516 114.0879
August 120.0454 115.8943 117.6183
September 121.5629 116.3130 118.5951
October 131.2484 122.0151 128.1857
November 137.4707 130.2356 132.9812
December 140.2851 136.4336 138.6379