YEARLY HIGH
0.3418 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.3120 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3297 UGX

2013 LAK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.3418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3372 to the December average rate of 0.3136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3418 was up 1.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,709 UGX
2012 Average 1,567 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,560 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.02 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3395
0.3112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.3355, compared to 0.3238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0160 UGX (High: 0.3386 / Low: 0.3226). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 UGX (High: 0.3155 / Low: 0.3120).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3372) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+11.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3372
2012 Avg (January) 0.3013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3418 0.3348 0.3372
February 0.3398 0.3337 0.3357
March 0.3382 0.3307 0.3353
April 0.3386 0.3226 0.3315
May 0.3408 0.3292 0.3369
June 0.3381 0.3340 0.3364
July 0.3343 0.3303 0.3325
August 0.3317 0.3279 0.3300
September 0.3304 0.3245 0.3273
October 0.3259 0.3192 0.3220
November 0.3191 0.3155 0.3175
December 0.3155 0.3120 0.3136