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