YEARLY HIGH
57.3648 UGX
YEARLY LOW
50.5808 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.4278 UGX

2013 KGS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 57.3648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 50.5808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7840 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.4851 to the December average rate of 51.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 57.3648 was up 0.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 57.0298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 286,824 UGX
2012 Average 268,281 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 252,904 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,920.19 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.0317
50.4715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 54.6450, compared to 52.2105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.6450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.2105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 1.8705 UGX (High: 54.2207 / Low: 52.3502). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5857 UGX (High: 52.0541 / Low: 51.4684).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.8705
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 1.6448 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 56.4851) against the same month in 2012 (average: 51.6797), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8053 (+9.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 56.4851
2012 Avg (January) 51.6797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.3648 55.6874 56.4851
February 56.2596 55.1223 55.6329
March 55.8150 54.0165 55.1087
April 54.2207 52.3502 53.4639
May 54.1013 53.0610 53.6682
June 53.8611 53.0954 53.5113
July 53.3250 52.5314 52.9694
August 53.4749 52.4958 52.9136
September 53.2244 51.8227 52.4911
October 52.5345 51.7350 52.0603
November 52.0541 51.4684 51.8106
December 51.6041 50.5808 51.0181