YEARLY HIGH
389.2021 UGX
YEARLY LOW
361.1134 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
372.3927 UGX

2013 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 389.2021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 361.1134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0887 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 384.0421 to the December average rate of 363.5205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 389.2021 was up 0.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 385.9745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,946,011 UGX
2012 Average 1,803,777 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,805,567 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,443.45 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

386.0942
361.4683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 375.5508, compared to 369.2346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 375.5508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 369.2346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 12.3798 UGX (High: 373.9988 / Low: 361.6190). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8848 UGX (High: 377.0619 / Low: 373.1771).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.3798
July Spread (Stable) ±3.8848

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.1190 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 384.0421) against the same month in 2012 (average: 349.8808), the exchange rate shifted by +34.1612 (+9.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 384.0421
2012 Avg (January) 349.8808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 389.2021 381.0600 384.0421
February 383.9521 377.5364 380.2835
March 379.7859 370.7936 377.0390
April 373.9988 361.6190 368.9200
May 373.5497 365.6869 369.9018
June 376.8762 369.5304 373.1186
July 377.0619 373.1771 374.7347
August 375.6571 371.6465 373.2699
September 374.9232 368.2230 371.9619
October 370.1716 363.6945 366.8187
November 367.7611 363.4970 365.1019
December 365.7421 361.1134 363.5205