YEARLY HIGH
0.6270 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.5758 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5984 UGX

2013 SLL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SLL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.6270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.5758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6189 to the December average rate of 0.5801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6270 was up 0.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,135 UGX
2012 Average 2,879 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,879 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6227
0.5762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.6068, compared to 0.5900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0194 UGX (High: 0.6033 / Low: 0.5838). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 UGX (High: 0.6004 / Low: 0.5946).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.6189) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0684 (+12.42%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.6189
2012 Avg (January) 0.5505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6270 0.6145 0.6189
February 0.6218 0.6103 0.6156
March 0.6174 0.6004 0.6101
April 0.6033 0.5838 0.5963
May 0.6061 0.5911 0.6000
June 0.6030 0.5961 0.6001
July 0.6018 0.5956 0.5986
August 0.6004 0.5946 0.5973
September 0.6005 0.5897 0.5946
October 0.5928 0.5800 0.5854
November 0.5877 0.5802 0.5837
December 0.5850 0.5758 0.5801