YEARLY HIGH
37.2851 UGX
YEARLY LOW
30.8342 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.8062 UGX

2013 LRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 37.2851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 30.8342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4509 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.2503 to the December average rate of 31.0966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.2851 was up 0.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 37.0255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 186,425 UGX
2012 Average 170,007 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 154,171 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,254.57 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

36.7657
30.5812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 35.1852, compared to 32.4271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.4271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.7066 UGX (High: 33.9174 / Low: 32.2108). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5244 UGX (High: 31.3586 / Low: 30.8342).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7066
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5244

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1011 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 36.2503) against the same month in 2012 (average: 33.1878), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0625 (+9.23%).

2013 Avg (January) 36.2503
2012 Avg (January) 33.1878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.2851 35.7871 36.2503
February 36.1935 35.4742 35.7748
March 36.0346 34.7836 35.4516
April 35.0402 33.9714 34.5844
May 35.1035 34.0319 34.5683
June 34.8634 33.8096 34.4822
July 34.8142 34.0896 34.4624
August 34.3795 32.7071 33.3613
September 33.9174 32.2108 32.7151
October 32.5086 31.1731 31.6307
November 31.6115 31.0387 31.2967
December 31.3586 30.8342 31.0966