YEARLY HIGH
226.8644 UGX
YEARLY LOW
204.5206 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.1677 UGX

2013 SCR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 226.8644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 204.5206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3438 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.0976 to the December average rate of 208.3416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 226.8644 was up 9.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 206.2776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,134,322 UGX
2012 Average 914,867 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,022,603 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,719.13 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

224.1834
204.4534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 216.2854, compared to 212.0501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 216.2854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.0501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 12.4823 UGX (High: 226.8644 / Low: 214.3821). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2456 UGX (High: 219.6605 / Low: 217.4149).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.4823
June Spread (Stable) ±2.2456

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.2274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 222.5392) against the same month in 2012 (average: 176.0816), the exchange rate shifted by +46.4577 (+26.38%).

2013 Avg (March) 222.5392
2012 Avg (March) 176.0816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 208.3983 204.5206 206.0976
February 216.4557 207.3924 210.7465
March 226.8644 214.3821 222.5392
April 223.4908 214.8358 219.9635
May 221.5959 217.2510 219.5114
June 219.6605 217.4149 218.8541
July 218.2364 213.6494 216.1057
August 216.7246 213.3401 214.8975
September 216.8296 211.6283 213.4749
October 212.1573 206.6770 210.2476
November 210.8642 206.0532 209.2333
December 210.2581 206.9433 208.3416