YEARLY HIGH
0.0232 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0212 AFN

2013 UGX to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.0232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0232 was up 8.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116 AFN
2012 Average 98 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 94 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.44 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0231
0.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AFN 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0012 AFN (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0220). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0215).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0227) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+17.89%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0227
2012 Avg (December) 0.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0193 0.0189 0.0192
February 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
March 0.0206 0.0197 0.0201
April 0.0212 0.0204 0.0207
May 0.0210 0.0204 0.0208
June 0.0214 0.0209 0.0211
July 0.0219 0.0212 0.0216
August 0.0219 0.0215 0.0217
September 0.0222 0.0215 0.0218
October 0.0226 0.0219 0.0223
November 0.0231 0.0224 0.0227
December 0.0232 0.0220 0.0227