2013 MVR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |