YEARLY HIGH
324.6861 UGX
YEARLY LOW
296.7652 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
307.7044 UGX

2013 MAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 324.6861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 296.7652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.9208 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 319.4447 to the December average rate of 306.2611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 324.6861 was up 2.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 318.2766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,623,430 UGX
2012 Average 1,450,982 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,483,826 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,604.20 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

321.2080
300.0482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 309.2803, compared to 306.1285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 309.2803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 306.1285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 12.4377 UGX (High: 324.6861 / Low: 312.2483). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2049 UGX (High: 322.0288 / Low: 317.8239).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.4377
January Spread (Stable) ±4.2049

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 10.5185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 318.0728) against the same month in 2012 (average: 276.8868), the exchange rate shifted by +41.1860 (+14.87%).

2013 Avg (February) 318.0728
2012 Avg (February) 276.8868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 322.0288 317.8239 319.4447
February 324.6861 312.2483 318.0728
March 311.9260 299.5678 307.5543
April 306.5740 296.7652 301.8115
May 306.9402 297.4687 302.0080
June 311.1478 302.8332 306.7903
July 308.6947 300.1961 304.2573
August 310.4712 304.8994 307.3482
September 309.4124 304.3240 306.9366
October 310.1539 305.7534 308.0333
November 306.3273 301.3064 303.9345
December 309.8301 304.5788 306.2611