YEARLY HIGH
318.5902 UGX
YEARLY LOW
239.5592 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
269.3754 UGX

2013 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 318.5902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 239.5592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.0310 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.0965 to the December average rate of 242.4244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 318.5902 was down 6.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 338.9964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,592,951 UGX
2012 Average 1,527,028 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,197,796 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395,155.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

312.4638
236.0572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 285.3542, compared to 253.3965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.9577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 285.3542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.3965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 30.1707 UGX (High: 288.6753 / Low: 258.5046). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2041 UGX (High: 301.4016 / Low: 296.1975).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.1707
February Spread (Stable) ±5.2041

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 18.6138 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 306.0965) against the same month in 2012 (average: 300.9785), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1181 (+1.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 306.0965
2012 Avg (January) 300.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 318.5902 295.2396 306.0965
February 301.4016 296.1975 299.1365
March 293.9931 280.1864 287.0650
April 289.9400 277.1850 283.1243
May 288.6753 258.5046 277.6583
June 263.6637 253.9091 259.0445
July 265.8328 254.3306 261.0195
August 262.9779 248.8682 256.3510
September 265.4722 250.8908 257.2317
October 258.7830 252.0632 255.9820
November 251.7509 243.0506 247.3706
December 247.4523 239.5592 242.4244