2013 BAM to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1859.5658 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1686.8783 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1755.4369 UGX

2013 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1859.5658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1686.8783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.6875 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1821.7444 to the December average rate of 1759.3224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1859.5658 was up 2.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 1812.6108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,297,829 UGX

2012 Average 8,227,647 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 8,434,391 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 863,437.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1832.4390

1704.1042

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1759.9791, compared to 1750.8948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1759.9791

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1750.8948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 86.0775 UGX (High: 1859.5658 / Low: 1773.4883). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.1795 UGX (High: 1783.3925 / Low: 1752.2130).

February Spread (Volatile) ±86.0775

October Spread (Stable) ±31.1795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 69.9338 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -69.9338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1815.7596) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1577.7100), the exchange rate shifted by +238.0496 (+15.09%).

2013 Avg (February) 1815.7596

2012 Avg (February) 1577.7100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1843.6876	1803.2327	1821.7444
February	1859.5658	1773.4883	1815.7596
March	1771.5022	1696.0781	1745.8257
April	1744.4968	1688.2933	1714.7988
May	1746.3691	1686.8783	1714.8741
June	1777.0809	1721.5812	1746.8718
July	1760.5230	1700.9182	1730.6735
August	1774.9554	1740.0073	1755.1695
September	1770.3310	1733.9527	1753.6270
October	1783.3925	1752.2130	1767.0307
November	1755.5597	1722.2296	1739.5460
December	1780.5799	1748.6832	1759.3224