2013 NPR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 NPR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the NPR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 31.3269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 24.0519.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2750 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9096 to the December average rate of 25.3777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 31.3269 was down 2.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 32.1118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
NPR 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 29.8286, compared to 25.7240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1046 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 2.3649 UGX (High: 26.7022 / Low: 24.3373). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4377 UGX (High: 25.9633 / Low: 25.5255).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.5733 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 30.8665) against the same month in 2012 (average: 29.5982), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2683 (+4.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2299 | 30.5258 | 30.9096 |
| February | 31.3269 | 30.4386 | 30.8665 |
| March | 30.5464 | 29.8159 | 30.2646 |
| April | 30.1106 | 28.9568 | 29.6282 |
| May | 30.0432 | 28.6887 | 29.4379 |
| June | 28.6318 | 26.9561 | 27.8646 |
| July | 27.4380 | 26.6183 | 27.0771 |
| August | 26.7022 | 24.3373 | 25.7637 |
| September | 25.7573 | 24.0519 | 25.1711 |
| October | 25.9633 | 25.5255 | 25.7130 |
| November | 25.5408 | 24.9540 | 25.2411 |
| December | 25.7740 | 25.1610 | 25.3777 |