YEARLY HIGH
724.8262 UGX
YEARLY LOW
665.9608 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
689.7488 UGX

2013 SAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 724.8262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 665.9608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.8654 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 715.2629 to the December average rate of 670.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 724.8262 was up 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 719.4608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,624,131 UGX
2012 Average 3,340,158 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,329,804 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,327.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

719.7891
665.4740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 699.2683, compared to 680.2293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 699.2683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 680.2293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 22.0466 UGX (High: 695.7717 / Low: 673.7251). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5678 UGX (High: 676.3123 / Low: 669.7445).

April Spread (Volatile) ±22.0466
November Spread (Stable) ±6.5678

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 15.5233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 715.2629) against the same month in 2012 (average: 643.2006), the exchange rate shifted by +72.0623 (+11.20%).

2013 Avg (January) 715.2629
2012 Avg (January) 643.2006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 724.8262 709.2844 715.2629
February 715.7396 702.7409 709.1206
March 711.0827 690.9166 702.6529
April 695.7717 673.7251 687.1296
May 696.5972 681.0354 689.6073
June 695.4418 687.0226 691.8366
July 693.3359 685.7874 690.2086
August 691.3071 683.6223 687.5595
September 691.2237 678.9841 684.9852
October 681.8702 670.0428 675.9919
November 676.3123 669.7445 672.6305
December 673.9784 665.9608 670.0003