2013 SAR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 15.5233 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |