2013 GHS to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GHS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GHS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1436.5716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1058.4762.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 378.0954 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1410.5856 to the December average rate of 1081.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1436.5716 was down 5.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 1513.9256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
GHS 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 1347.2021, compared to 1171.5279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 175.6742 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 50.9753 UGX (High: 1109.4516 / Low: 1058.4762). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.1594 UGX (High: 1314.2496 / Low: 1289.0902).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 43.8298 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1410.5856) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1427.4391), the exchange rate shifted by -16.8535 (-1.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1436.5716 | 1396.4012 | 1410.5856 |
| February | 1408.6352 | 1381.5801 | 1393.5033 |
| March | 1385.9093 | 1337.3003 | 1365.0429 |
| April | 1340.8633 | 1301.8930 | 1321.2131 |
| May | 1314.2496 | 1289.0902 | 1301.2449 |
| June | 1299.8752 | 1274.4494 | 1291.6229 |
| July | 1284.8653 | 1240.5976 | 1262.5947 |
| August | 1247.0062 | 1198.9520 | 1220.8780 |
| September | 1210.6514 | 1170.0228 | 1184.0664 |
| October | 1175.6292 | 1139.7866 | 1158.5452 |
| November | 1138.9798 | 1109.8874 | 1122.0754 |
| December | 1109.4516 | 1058.4762 | 1081.0078 |