2012 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1178.0986 UGX

YEARLY LOW

987.1513 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1084.1581 UGX

2012 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1178.0986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 987.1513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 190.9473 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1012.8503 to the December average rate of 1168.7470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1178.0986 was down 7.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1277.0506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,890,493 UGX

2011 Average 5,442,958 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 4,935,756 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 954,736.52 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1184.3367

997.2606

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1056.6084, compared to 1111.7078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.0994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1056.6084

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1111.7078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 90.6101 UGX (High: 1091.4339 / Low: 1000.8238). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.6839 UGX (High: 1138.4832 / Low: 1118.7993).

February Spread (Volatile) ±90.6101

October Spread (Stable) ±19.6839

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 45.1224 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -45.1224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1168.7470) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1022.4751), the exchange rate shifted by +146.2719 (+14.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 1168.7470

2011 Avg (December) 1022.4751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1030.5823	987.1513	1012.8503
February	1091.4339	1000.8238	1024.8817
March	1138.1922	1083.3726	1103.7071
April	1113.0969	1088.6152	1100.4014
May	1113.1131	1023.2124	1055.2790
June	1078.5703	1031.4826	1042.5309
July	1088.0821	1032.1979	1053.8503
August	1091.9206	1062.4844	1078.3741
September	1133.1854	1069.1282	1101.4590
October	1138.4832	1118.7993	1127.6815
November	1173.5280	1115.6152	1140.1346
December	1178.0986	1157.5636	1168.7470