2013 AFN to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |