YEARLY HIGH
341.0681 UGX
YEARLY LOW
312.4931 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
323.8107 UGX

2013 MOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 341.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 312.4931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.5750 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.2252 to the December average rate of 314.5809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 341.0681 was up 0.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 337.7217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,705,341 UGX
2012 Average 1,567,944 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,562,465 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,875.24 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

338.3897
312.4165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 328.1500, compared to 319.4713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 328.1500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 319.4713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 10.5849 UGX (High: 326.7309 / Low: 316.1459). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9865 UGX (High: 326.2148 / Low: 323.2283).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.5849
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9865

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.1980 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 336.2252) against the same month in 2012 (average: 301.6663), the exchange rate shifted by +34.5590 (+11.46%).

2013 Avg (January) 336.2252
2012 Avg (January) 301.6663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 341.0681 333.4741 336.2252
February 336.0186 330.4509 332.6619
March 332.1062 324.2157 329.6428
April 326.7309 316.1459 322.4449
May 326.6769 319.8227 323.3147
June 326.2148 323.2283 324.6104
July 326.6466 322.6390 324.1408
August 324.9189 321.4544 322.9234
September 324.2768 318.6169 321.7949
October 320.8159 314.6722 317.4296
November 318.2407 314.5906 315.9583
December 316.5619 312.4931 314.5809