YEARLY HIGH
1.7108 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.5549 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6004 UGX

2013 TZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.7108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.5549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1559 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6771 to the December average rate of 1.5724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7108 was up 0.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,554 UGX
2012 Average 7,911 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,774 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 779.32 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6879
1.5582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 1.6176, compared to 1.5831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0643 UGX (High: 1.7108 / Low: 1.6464). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 UGX (High: 1.5757 / Low: 1.5604).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0643
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.6771) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1574 (+10.36%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.6771
2012 Avg (January) 1.5197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7108 1.6464 1.6771
February 1.6629 1.6287 1.6399
March 1.6364 1.6024 1.6254
April 1.6132 1.5560 1.5887
May 1.6033 1.5676 1.5873
June 1.6034 1.5786 1.5874
July 1.6062 1.5830 1.5959
August 1.6042 1.5875 1.5939
September 1.6037 1.5779 1.5914
October 1.5891 1.5612 1.5759
November 1.5757 1.5604 1.5690
December 1.6004 1.5549 1.5724