YEARLY HIGH
0.2218 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1008 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1674 UGX

2013 IRR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the IRR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1210 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2187 to the December average rate of 0.1014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2218 was down 0.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,109 UGX
2012 Average 1,038 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 504 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 604.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2304
0.0897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.2136, compared to 0.1212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1078 UGX (High: 0.2113 / Low: 0.1035). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 UGX (High: 0.1021 / Low: 0.1009).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1078
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2187) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+1.96%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2187
2012 Avg (January) 0.2145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2218 0.2170 0.2187
February 0.2186 0.2149 0.2164
March 0.2161 0.2111 0.2145
April 0.2127 0.2060 0.2099
May 0.2126 0.2081 0.2105
June 0.2123 0.2104 0.2113
July 0.2122 0.2102 0.2111
August 0.2113 0.1035 0.1075
September 0.1044 0.1027 0.1036
October 0.1033 0.1013 0.1022
November 0.1023 0.1008 0.1014
December 0.1021 0.1009 0.1014