2013 BOB to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |