YEARLY HIGH
1.5340 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.2870 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3858 UGX

2013 COP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the COP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.5340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.2870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2470 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5159 to the December average rate of 1.2999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5340 was up 0.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,670,146 UGX
2012 Average 6,971,230 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,435,244 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,234,902.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5375
1.2784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 1.4365, compared to 1.3350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0593 UGX (High: 1.4777 / Low: 1.4184). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 UGX (High: 1.3528 / Low: 1.3362).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0452 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.5159) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2107 (+16.14%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.5159
2012 Avg (January) 1.3052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5340 1.4974 1.5159
February 1.5011 1.4619 1.4842
March 1.4777 1.4184 1.4535
April 1.4311 1.3779 1.4083
May 1.4212 1.3669 1.3978
June 1.3822 1.3389 1.3592
July 1.3789 1.3442 1.3616
August 1.3746 1.3320 1.3545
September 1.3514 1.3231 1.3369
October 1.3528 1.3362 1.3448
November 1.3325 1.3028 1.3125
December 1.3121 1.2870 1.2999