YEARLY HIGH
383.4899 UGX
YEARLY LOW
347.3148 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
361.6204 UGX

2013 SBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 383.4899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 347.3148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.1750 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 378.0931 to the December average rate of 349.4104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 383.4899 was up 0.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 380.3770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,917,449 UGX
2012 Average 1,756,771 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,736,574 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,875.19 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

380.9614
346.5421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 366.5267, compared to 356.7142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 366.5267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 356.7142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 16.9015 UGX (High: 375.9050 / Low: 359.0035). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5084 UGX (High: 363.2100 / Low: 357.7016).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.9015
June Spread (Stable) ±5.5084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 12.9065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 378.0931) against the same month in 2012 (average: 328.7007), the exchange rate shifted by +49.3924 (+15.03%).

2013 Avg (January) 378.0931
2012 Avg (January) 328.7007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 383.4899 370.1481 378.0931
February 378.1818 368.5222 375.0681
March 375.9050 359.0035 369.7147
April 365.0220 348.3575 356.8082
May 362.7390 353.0822 358.4033
June 363.2100 357.7016 361.0727
July 365.9272 358.6228 363.2054
August 364.7331 357.8804 361.9743
September 365.0879 356.7815 360.3453
October 359.7157 350.2308 354.1952
November 356.5734 347.7111 351.1547
December 353.4487 347.3148 349.4104