YEARLY HIGH
1053.9350 UGX
YEARLY LOW
955.3407 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
994.9709 UGX

2013 LTL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1053.9350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 955.3407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 98.5944 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1032.8631 to the December average rate of 997.0589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1053.9350 was up 2.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 1027.1532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,269,675 UGX
2012 Average 4,664,400 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,776,703 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 492,971.78 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1038.9388
966.0311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 997.6438, compared to 992.2980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 997.6438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 992.2980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 47.8110 UGX (High: 1053.9350 / Low: 1006.1240). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.9763 UGX (High: 1010.6654 / Low: 992.6891).

February Spread (Volatile) ±47.8110
October Spread (Stable) ±17.9763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 39.2726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.2726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1028.8509) against the same month in 2012 (average: 894.4182), the exchange rate shifted by +134.4327 (+15.03%).

2013 Avg (February) 1028.8509
2012 Avg (February) 894.4182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1045.7094 1024.0963 1032.8631
February 1053.9350 1006.1240 1028.8509
March 1004.2034 961.6544 989.5783
April 988.4567 956.5035 972.1067
May 990.2948 955.3407 972.1977
June 1007.2606 975.2448 990.2660
July 997.9171 964.0067 980.7223
August 1005.9603 985.9769 994.7319
September 1003.5109 982.3497 993.8608
October 1010.6654 992.6891 1001.5242
November 995.1581 976.5595 985.8900
December 1009.3569 991.0996 997.0589