YEARLY HIGH
615.5162 UGX
YEARLY LOW
437.9209 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
574.9781 UGX

2013 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 615.5162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 437.9209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.5952 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 608.1206 to the December average rate of 440.7283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 615.5162 was down 35.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 957.7572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,077,581 UGX
2012 Average 3,777,604 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,189,605 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 887,976.24 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

624.8598
423.9890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 594.4080, compared to 555.5481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.8599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 594.4080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 555.5481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 129.7776 UGX (High: 572.5948 / Low: 442.8172). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4415 UGX (High: 590.3078 / Low: 584.8664).

November Spread (Volatile) ±129.7776
July Spread (Stable) ±5.4415

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 121.0539 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -121.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 608.1206) against the same month in 2012 (average: 901.4430), the exchange rate shifted by -293.3224 (-32.54%).

2013 Avg (January) 608.1206
2012 Avg (January) 901.4430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 615.5162 603.1569 608.1206
February 608.2302 597.7204 602.2195
March 602.8854 587.2203 597.1250
April 591.7915 572.9874 584.1014
May 592.4153 578.9744 586.1023
June 591.4670 585.8156 588.7791
July 590.3078 584.8664 587.4633
August 588.4389 582.0591 585.1701
September 588.1520 577.5240 583.0874
October 580.7971 570.2245 575.0574
November 572.5948 442.8172 561.7822
December 443.5273 437.9209 440.7283