YEARLY HIGH
4137.9191 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3564.8736 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3835.7290 UGX

2012 XDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 4137.9191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 3564.8736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 573.0455 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3702.1351 to the December average rate of 4112.1600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4137.9191 was down 9.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 4549.6341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,689,595 UGX
2011 Average 19,933,959 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 17,824,368 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,865,227.59 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4161.7084
3567.1280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 3760.8859, compared to 3910.5721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 149.6862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3760.8859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3910.5721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 233.2217 UGX (High: 3798.0952 / Low: 3564.8736). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 52.5901 UGX (High: 4137.9191 / Low: 4085.3290).

February Spread (Volatile) ±233.2217
December Spread (Stable) ±52.5901

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 85.4587 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -85.4587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4112.1600) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3790.1629), the exchange rate shifted by +321.9971 (+8.50%).

2012 Avg (December) 4112.1600
2011 Avg (December) 3790.1629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3807.1778 3603.2473 3702.1351
February 3798.0952 3564.8736 3616.6763
March 3949.4152 3761.3177 3824.4608
April 3895.3456 3815.2247 3861.2858
May 3892.1783 3757.0354 3793.9637
June 3794.4437 3735.9500 3766.7935
July 3768.5532 3700.3914 3729.6357
August 3834.6246 3729.6104 3769.5631
September 3939.3753 3807.2143 3867.6696
October 4002.1931 3932.5611 3977.2553
November 4134.8440 3947.8258 4007.1487
December 4137.9191 4085.3290 4112.1600