YEARLY HIGH
2.5569 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.2418 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3638 UGX

2013 KRW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KRW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 2.5569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 2.2418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3151 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5180 to the December average rate of 2.3784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5569 was up 1.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,784,454 UGX
2012 Average 11,132,526 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,209,136 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,575,317.90 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5413
2.2623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 2.3766, compared to 2.3511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1196 UGX (High: 2.4486 / Low: 2.3290). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 UGX (High: 2.3865 / Low: 2.3640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1196
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.5180) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4072 (+19.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.5180
2012 Avg (January) 2.1109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5569 2.4455 2.5180
February 2.4834 2.4171 2.4452
March 2.4486 2.3290 2.3885
April 2.3577 2.2472 2.2970
May 2.3627 2.2969 2.3252
June 2.3175 2.2418 2.2855
July 2.3363 2.2604 2.2985
August 2.3356 2.2928 2.3105
September 2.3838 2.3358 2.3687
October 2.3865 2.3640 2.3761
November 2.3899 2.3512 2.3742
December 2.3995 2.3575 2.3784