YEARLY HIGH
88.5096 UGX
YEARLY LOW
81.0889 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.0070 UGX

2013 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 88.5096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 81.0889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4208 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.5629 to the December average rate of 83.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 88.5096 was down 0.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 89.1603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 442,548 UGX
2012 Average 416,329 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 405,444 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,103.86 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

88.0508
82.1954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 84.7811, compared to 83.2328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.7811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.2328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 3.1989 UGX (High: 86.1266 / Low: 82.9276). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1047 UGX (High: 83.6321 / Low: 82.5274).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1989
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1047

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 2.0669 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 87.5629) against the same month in 2012 (average: 82.1792), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3837 (+6.55%).

2013 Avg (January) 87.5629
2012 Avg (January) 82.1792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.5096 86.8723 87.5629
February 87.6038 85.8582 86.7909
March 86.1266 82.9276 84.8733
April 84.0796 81.0889 82.8064
May 83.7345 82.0889 83.0449
June 84.3744 82.6619 83.6085
July 84.0519 82.7013 83.3009
August 84.4288 82.8687 83.5789
September 84.1544 82.9790 83.3476
October 84.3813 82.3693 83.4749
November 83.7770 81.5248 82.6834
December 83.6321 82.5274 83.0112