YEARLY HIGH
346.7963 UGX
YEARLY LOW
286.5452 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
308.5637 UGX

2013 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 346.7963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 286.5452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.2511 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.3885 to the December average rate of 288.7270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 346.7963 was down 2.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 355.4690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,733,981 UGX
2012 Average 1,640,279 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,432,726 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301,255.36 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

343.3546
283.7608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 320.0651, compared to 297.0623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 320.0651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 297.0623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 22.2857 UGX (High: 321.4291 / Low: 299.1434). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7613 UGX (High: 300.8468 / Low: 296.0855).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.2857
October Spread (Stable) ±4.7613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.1870 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 338.3885) against the same month in 2012 (average: 323.6002), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7883 (+4.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 338.3885
2012 Avg (January) 323.6002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 346.7963 330.6089 338.3885
February 334.0212 329.0587 331.9594
March 325.7501 314.3062 320.7723
April 321.6618 309.4150 315.5624
May 321.4291 299.1434 311.8831
June 306.4043 297.8201 301.8252
July 306.2940 296.5576 301.9385
August 304.1322 294.8050 300.0363
September 306.4628 295.8273 300.3764
October 300.8468 296.0855 299.0573
November 296.1867 288.2550 292.2383
December 292.5206 286.5452 288.7270