YEARLY HIGH
13.4260 UGX
YEARLY LOW
12.0849 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7434 UGX

2013 GYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 13.4260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 12.0849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3411 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2411 to the December average rate of 12.2146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.4260 was up 0.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.3382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,130 UGX
2012 Average 61,740 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 60,425 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,705.32 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.3437
12.1120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 12.9252, compared to 12.5615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.4067 UGX (High: 13.1621 / Low: 12.7553). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1292 UGX (High: 12.8262 / Low: 12.6969).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4067
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2916 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 13.2411) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.8833), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3578 (+11.43%).

2013 Avg (January) 13.2411
2012 Avg (January) 11.8833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4260 13.1279 13.2411
February 13.2575 13.0102 13.1270
March 13.1621 12.7553 12.9951
April 12.8641 12.4584 12.7035
May 12.8253 12.5717 12.7141
June 12.8262 12.6969 12.7703
July 12.8462 12.7121 12.7857
August 12.8365 12.6641 12.7363
September 12.8158 12.5780 12.6933
October 12.6396 12.4413 12.5291
November 12.5012 12.1905 12.4101
December 12.3761 12.0849 12.2146