YEARLY HIGH
224.6412 UGX
YEARLY LOW
191.8206 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
206.5679 UGX

2013 MDL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MDL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 224.6412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 191.8206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8206 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.2002 to the December average rate of 194.2740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 224.6412 was up 1.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 222.1275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,123,206 UGX
2012 Average 1,035,398 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 959,103 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,102.76 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

223.8929
191.5814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 213.5667, compared to 199.5692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.9974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 213.5667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.5692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 9.4211 UGX (High: 214.5027 / Low: 205.0815). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7298 UGX (High: 210.9480 / Low: 207.2183).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.4211
June Spread (Stable) ±3.7298

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.8405 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 221.2002) against the same month in 2012 (average: 204.6349), the exchange rate shifted by +16.5653 (+8.10%).

2013 Avg (January) 221.2002
2012 Avg (January) 204.6349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 224.6412 219.3250 221.2002
February 222.0254 215.9832 219.5281
March 217.0383 208.9884 213.6876
April 212.1855 205.2678 208.9934
May 212.4344 207.0612 209.3075
June 210.9480 207.2183 208.6831
July 214.5027 205.0815 208.5503
August 206.3233 201.4011 203.1716
September 203.3414 197.9899 200.6664
October 200.0584 193.5391 195.9211
November 196.6243 192.2391 194.8319
December 197.4541 191.8206 194.2740