2013 KGS to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 1.6448 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |