YEARLY HIGH
0.6790 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.5457 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6013 UGX

2013 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.6790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1334 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6369 to the December average rate of 0.5555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6790 was up 7.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,395 UGX
2012 Average 2,835 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,728 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 666.80 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6665
0.5454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.6308, compared to 0.5717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0400 UGX (High: 0.6790 / Low: 0.6390). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 UGX (High: 0.5733 / Low: 0.5675).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.6552) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1315 (+25.11%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.6552
2012 Avg (February) 0.5237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6436 0.6302 0.6369
February 0.6790 0.6390 0.6552
March 0.6711 0.6409 0.6564
April 0.6421 0.6147 0.6281
May 0.6253 0.6097 0.6177
June 0.6116 0.5765 0.5907
July 0.5862 0.5707 0.5766
August 0.5851 0.5776 0.5815
September 0.5805 0.5737 0.5771
October 0.5752 0.5655 0.5700
November 0.5733 0.5675 0.5698
December 0.5707 0.5457 0.5555