YEARLY HIGH
3.0204 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.7750 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8742 UGX

2013 KPW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 3.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 2.7750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2453 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9804 to the December average rate of 2.7919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.0204 was up 0.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.9982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,102 UGX
2012 Average 13,918 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,875 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,226.74 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.9993
2.7731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 2.9139, compared to 2.8345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0921 UGX (High: 2.8993 / Low: 2.8072). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 UGX (High: 2.8181 / Low: 2.7908).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0921
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0648 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.9804) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3003 (+11.21%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.9804
2012 Avg (January) 2.6801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0204 2.9557 2.9804
February 2.9825 2.9292 2.9548
March 2.9634 2.8789 2.9282
April 2.8993 2.8072 2.8634
May 2.9028 2.8378 2.8736
June 2.8983 2.8629 2.8829
July 2.8892 2.8577 2.8762
August 2.8806 2.8489 2.8651
September 2.8809 2.8293 2.8544
October 2.8413 2.7922 2.8168
November 2.8181 2.7908 2.8029
December 2.8087 2.7750 2.7919