YEARLY HIGH
21.4070 UGX
YEARLY LOW
19.0937 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0451 UGX

2013 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 21.4070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 19.0937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3133 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1488 to the December average rate of 19.2086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 21.4070 was down 1.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 21.7711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,035 UGX
2012 Average 98,325 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 95,468 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,566.47 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

21.3429
19.0145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 20.6820, compared to 19.4082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.6737 UGX (High: 20.5307 / Low: 19.8570). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1857 UGX (High: 19.3380 / Low: 19.1523).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6737
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1857

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5309 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 21.1488) against the same month in 2012 (average: 21.1851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0363 (-0.17%).

2013 Avg (January) 21.1488
2012 Avg (January) 21.1851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4070 20.9575 21.1488
February 21.1595 20.8052 20.9813
March 21.0689 20.4410 20.7852
April 20.7118 20.1482 20.4427
May 20.6723 20.2441 20.4748
June 20.5307 19.8570 20.2590
July 19.8737 19.5355 19.7282
August 19.6523 19.3888 19.5329
September 19.5086 19.2737 19.3980
October 19.4386 19.1837 19.3441
November 19.3380 19.1523 19.2373
December 19.3248 19.0937 19.2086