YEARLY HIGH
176.4638 UGX
YEARLY LOW
162.0945 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.1795 UGX

2013 MVR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MVR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 176.4638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 162.0945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3693 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.9259 to the December average rate of 163.3635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 176.4638 was down 2.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 181.8139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 882,319 UGX
2012 Average 852,234 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 810,472 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,846.45 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

174.9821
162.3072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 170.4621, compared to 165.8970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.4621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.8970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 4.3879 UGX (High: 169.0598 / Low: 164.6719). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6792 UGX (High: 164.9585 / Low: 163.2794).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.3879
November Spread (Stable) ±1.6792

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 3.5102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 173.9259) against the same month in 2012 (average: 171.2163), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7095 (+1.58%).

2013 Avg (January) 173.9259
2012 Avg (January) 171.2163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.4638 172.2633 173.9259
February 174.3523 171.1721 172.6945
March 172.4682 168.3917 171.0498
April 169.0598 164.6719 167.5396
May 170.1937 166.5440 168.5264
June 170.5763 166.4792 169.0365
July 169.7418 166.8372 168.4630
August 168.6869 166.8423 167.7401
September 168.6091 165.7221 167.1147
October 166.0790 163.3676 164.7067
November 164.9585 163.2794 163.9941
December 164.3771 162.0945 163.3635