YEARLY HIGH
551.4437 UGX
YEARLY LOW
386.2899 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
475.8298 UGX

2013 ARS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 551.4437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 386.2899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 165.1539 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 542.3619 to the December average rate of 396.8317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 551.4437 was down 6.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 590.7543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,757,219 UGX
2012 Average 2,755,827 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,931,449 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 825,769.37 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

556.9149
382.2787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 512.1346, compared to 439.5249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 72.6096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 512.1346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 439.5249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 25.1349 UGX (High: 411.4247 / Low: 386.2899). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2384 UGX (High: 490.8519 / Low: 481.6134).

December Spread (Volatile) ±25.1349
June Spread (Stable) ±9.2384

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 22.8861 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.8861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 542.3619) against the same month in 2012 (average: 558.5396), the exchange rate shifted by -16.1777 (-2.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 542.3619
2012 Avg (January) 558.5396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 551.4437 534.4898 542.3619
February 536.0929 526.1829 531.0827
March 525.8565 506.0373 517.9937
April 506.8116 490.5589 500.3878
May 500.7243 490.4008 494.1128
June 490.8519 481.6134 486.8684
July 481.0356 469.6563 476.1420
August 469.6030 457.1907 462.3082
September 457.1695 442.3817 448.3180
October 441.3253 427.1413 433.8320
November 426.1860 411.3120 419.7178
December 411.4247 386.2899 396.8317