YEARLY HIGH
4397.7288 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3859.7707 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
4046.3811 UGX

2013 FKP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4397.7288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 3859.7707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 537.9581 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4286.3447 to the December average rate of 4115.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4397.7288 was up 0.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 4359.1339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,988,644 UGX
2012 Average 19,860,192 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 19,298,854 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,689,790.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4322.1910
3892.0344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4049.6337, compared to 4043.1285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4049.6337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4043.1285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 210.9484 UGX (High: 4397.7288 / Low: 4186.7804). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 77.7198 UGX (High: 4014.5497 / Low: 3936.8299).

January Spread (Volatile) ±210.9484
March Spread (Stable) ±77.7198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 166.1425 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -166.1425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 4286.3447) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3741.3049), the exchange rate shifted by +545.0398 (+14.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 4286.3447
2012 Avg (January) 3741.3049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4397.7288 4186.7804 4286.3447
February 4206.3298 4023.9530 4120.2022
March 4014.5497 3936.8299 3975.7677
April 4043.4234 3867.4611 3946.9125
May 4040.9907 3898.4665 3955.5146
June 4092.6184 3937.5759 4013.0606
July 3987.7438 3859.7707 3927.8808
August 4061.6212 3914.5026 3996.9566
September 4138.0129 4019.9542 4076.6502
October 4141.7194 4045.9262 4077.8569
November 4134.3513 4007.4830 4064.3656
December 4183.7137 4063.5496 4115.0611