YEARLY HIGH
52.9593 UGX
YEARLY LOW
43.1595 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.3420 UGX

2013 AFN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 52.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 43.1595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7998 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.2022 to the December average rate of 44.0553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 52.9593 was down 2.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 54.2239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 264,796 UGX
2012 Average 255,449 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 215,797 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,998.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

53.0169
43.2407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 49.5056, compared to 45.1783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.5056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.1783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 2.3895 UGX (High: 45.5489 / Low: 43.1595). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7725 UGX (High: 46.4164 / Low: 45.6439).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.3895
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7409 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 52.2022) against the same month in 2012 (average: 52.2944), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0922 (-0.18%).

2013 Avg (January) 52.2022
2012 Avg (January) 52.2944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.9593 51.7927 52.2022
February 52.1440 50.7641 51.3953
March 50.7320 48.5314 49.6545
April 48.9987 47.2608 48.2147
May 48.9073 47.5986 48.1779
June 47.8900 46.7202 47.3892
July 47.0631 45.5937 46.2294
August 46.4164 45.6439 46.0802
September 46.4905 45.0309 45.7746
October 45.7460 44.1679 44.8549
November 44.6492 43.2256 44.0755
December 45.5489 43.1595 44.0553