YEARLY HIGH
423.4820 UGX
YEARLY LOW
361.1262 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
376.5663 UGX

2013 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 423.4820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 361.1262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.3558 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 409.4915 to the December average rate of 364.1252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 423.4820 was down 3.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 441.0101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,117,410 UGX
2012 Average 2,063,358 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,805,631 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,779.22 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

414.0282
359.5886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 385.0423, compared to 368.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.9520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 385.0423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 368.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 26.5301 UGX (High: 423.4820 / Low: 396.9520). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3789 UGX (High: 368.3155 / Low: 364.9366).

January Spread (Volatile) ±26.5301
November Spread (Stable) ±3.3789

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 14.0806 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 409.4915) against the same month in 2012 (average: 399.4843), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0072 (+2.51%).

2013 Avg (January) 409.4915
2012 Avg (January) 399.4843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 423.4820 396.9520 409.4915
February 398.2683 391.8989 395.4736
March 393.7691 380.8672 388.7066
April 381.4833 366.9706 374.6260
May 374.4871 367.8054 371.2716
June 372.3737 368.6583 370.6844
July 370.9354 367.1431 369.3609
August 371.1115 366.8007 368.9786
September 374.5814 369.3882 371.9932
October 371.0194 364.4461 367.8724
November 368.3155 364.9366 366.2117
December 366.9875 361.1262 364.1252