YEARLY HIGH
1858.9875 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1686.3456 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1755.3327 UGX

2013 BGN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1858.9875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 1686.3456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.6420 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1822.4232 to the December average rate of 1758.5594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1858.9875 was up 2.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 1812.9458, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,294,938 UGX
2012 Average 8,228,049 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 8,431,728 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 863,209.96 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1833.1960
1703.9222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1760.1961, compared to 1750.4692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1760.1961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1750.4692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 82.1368 UGX (High: 1858.9875 / Low: 1776.8507). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.2923 UGX (High: 1782.3528 / Low: 1751.0604).

February Spread (Volatile) ±82.1368
October Spread (Stable) ±31.2923

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 70.2213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -70.2213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1815.8069) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1577.2866), the exchange rate shifted by +238.5203 (+15.12%).

2013 Avg (February) 1815.8069
2012 Avg (February) 1577.2866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1842.8446 1807.7796 1822.4232
February 1858.9875 1776.8507 1815.8069
March 1774.0061 1697.3176 1745.5856
April 1744.1230 1688.9881 1714.6950
May 1743.1307 1686.3456 1715.0407
June 1776.1014 1721.0811 1747.6255
July 1760.8632 1702.5219 1730.3370
August 1774.1889 1739.5769 1754.7288
September 1770.6772 1735.0951 1753.2559
October 1782.3528 1751.0604 1766.7245
November 1754.4685 1721.6959 1739.2098
December 1780.2074 1746.9976 1758.5594