YEARLY HIGH
1359.1701 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1248.7633 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1293.4001 UGX

2013 BBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1359.1701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1248.7633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.4068 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1341.1956 to the December average rate of 1256.3615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1359.1701 was up 0.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 1349.1685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,795,851 UGX
2012 Average 6,263,074 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,243,817 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 552,033.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1349.6790
1247.8781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1311.2527, compared to 1275.5475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.7052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1311.2527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1275.5475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 41.4450 UGX (High: 1304.6833 / Low: 1263.2383). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2917 UGX (High: 1268.1667 / Low: 1255.8750).

April Spread (Volatile) ±41.4450
November Spread (Stable) ±12.2917

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 29.1494 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.1494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1341.1956) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1206.0494), the exchange rate shifted by +135.1461 (+11.21%).

2013 Avg (January) 1341.1956
2012 Avg (January) 1206.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1359.1701 1330.0869 1341.1956
February 1342.1137 1318.1575 1329.6808
March 1333.5470 1295.5264 1317.6820
April 1304.6833 1263.2383 1288.5327
May 1306.2476 1276.9982 1293.0986
June 1304.2528 1288.3137 1297.3263
July 1300.1241 1285.9618 1294.2795
August 1296.2624 1281.9853 1289.3175
September 1296.3874 1273.1662 1284.4730
October 1278.5943 1256.4841 1267.5418
November 1268.1667 1255.8750 1261.3115
December 1263.9117 1248.7633 1256.3615