YEARLY HIGH
34.1157 UGX
YEARLY LOW
32.1302 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.1168 UGX

2013 BDT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 34.1157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 32.1302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9855 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.6700 to the December average rate of 32.3558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 34.1157 was up 1.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 33.7104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170,579 UGX
2012 Average 152,998 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 160,651 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,927.59 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

33.8515
32.2199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 33.3976, compared to 32.8360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.3976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.8360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 1.1296 UGX (High: 33.4725 / Low: 32.3429). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2250 UGX (High: 33.4469 / Low: 33.2219).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1296
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2250

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 0.5064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 33.6700) against the same month in 2012 (average: 28.9843), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6857 (+16.17%).

2013 Avg (January) 33.6700
2012 Avg (January) 28.9843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1157 33.3897 33.6700
February 33.9886 33.4001 33.7155
March 33.6810 33.1818 33.5152
April 33.4725 32.3429 33.0088
May 33.5249 32.7886 33.1608
June 33.4469 33.2219 33.3153
July 33.5510 33.0970 33.2627
August 33.3762 32.9862 33.1663
September 33.4249 32.7422 33.0953
October 32.9943 32.3527 32.6524
November 32.7190 32.3369 32.4834
December 32.5546 32.1302 32.3558