YEARLY HIGH
318.4677 UGX
YEARLY LOW
239.1091 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
269.3439 UGX

2013 SZL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 318.4677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 239.1091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.3585 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.0095 to the December average rate of 242.3085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 318.4677 was down 6.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 338.9200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,592,338 UGX
2012 Average 1,526,809 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,195,546 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396,792.66 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

312.3796
235.9384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 285.3005, compared to 253.3873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.9132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 285.3005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.3873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 30.1614 UGX (High: 288.6577 / Low: 258.4962). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1110 UGX (High: 301.3290 / Low: 296.2180).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.1614
February Spread (Stable) ±5.1110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 18.6662 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 306.0095) against the same month in 2012 (average: 301.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9378 (+1.64%).

2013 Avg (January) 306.0095
2012 Avg (January) 301.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 318.4677 295.2608 306.0095
February 301.3290 296.2180 299.0815
March 293.9409 280.1954 286.9314
April 289.9581 277.0272 283.0877
May 288.6577 258.4962 277.6794
June 263.7366 253.4291 259.0132
July 265.6113 254.4174 260.9829
August 262.7500 248.7817 256.4051
September 265.4286 250.8927 257.2777
October 258.7478 251.9993 255.9521
November 251.7158 242.9200 247.3974
December 247.4072 239.1091 242.3085