YEARLY HIGH
343.1407 UGX
YEARLY LOW
315.9875 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
329.1987 UGX

2013 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 343.1407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 315.9875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1532 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.2262 to the December average rate of 319.3928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 343.1407 was down 0.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 343.3563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,715,704 UGX
2012 Average 1,598,525 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,579,938 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,766.03 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

342.4135
316.1665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 335.2876, compared to 323.1098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.2876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.1098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 10.4192 UGX (High: 335.0932 / Low: 324.6740). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9655 UGX (High: 333.5598 / Low: 330.5943).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.4192
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.8077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 339.4029) against the same month in 2012 (average: 300.3159), the exchange rate shifted by +39.0870 (+13.02%).

2013 Avg (February) 339.4029
2012 Avg (February) 300.3159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.1790 338.2132 340.2262
February 343.1407 336.5904 339.4029
March 340.0728 333.4587 337.4063
April 335.0932 324.6740 330.5986
May 335.9585 328.3648 332.0622
June 333.5598 330.5943 332.0294
July 333.5939 329.5537 331.0106
August 329.9423 324.7445 327.1723
September 326.4667 320.8831 323.5022
October 322.2342 315.9875 318.3537
November 321.1565 317.6213 319.2274
December 322.0276 316.9021 319.3928