YEARLY HIGH
27.8809 UGX
YEARLY LOW
23.2451 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.5268 UGX

2013 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 27.8809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 23.2451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6358 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5078 to the December average rate of 23.4830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 27.8809 was down 1.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 28.1805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,940,438 UGX
2012 Average 13,416,661 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,622,553 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,317,884.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

27.9128
23.0529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 26.7058, compared to 24.3478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.8733 UGX (High: 27.2051 / Low: 26.3318). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3367 UGX (High: 23.6104 / Low: 23.2737).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8733
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3367

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 27.5078) against the same month in 2012 (average: 26.7141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7937 (+2.97%).

2013 Avg (January) 27.5078
2012 Avg (January) 26.7141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.8809 27.2482 27.5078
February 27.3325 26.8906 27.1198
March 27.2051 26.3318 26.8473
April 26.5096 25.7149 26.1936
May 26.5004 25.9498 26.2690
June 26.4991 26.0729 26.2973
July 26.0369 25.3964 25.7633
August 25.3891 24.7998 25.0629
September 24.8051 24.0152 24.4531
October 24.1430 23.6087 23.8670
November 23.6104 23.2737 23.4579
December 23.9466 23.2451 23.4830