Yeah, somehow the acceleration works backwards, at least if you are suffering from the Honeycomb syndrome.
The same thing happens if you click and hold one of the heading bug points. Initially, it will jump in tens, but after a short while it goes into 1-degree mode. This makes it possible to find the exact degree you need by first going to a position 20-30 degrees in the opposite direction, but using this method may be damaging to your mental health. You have been warned!