YEARLY HIGH
0.0392 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0353 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0373 AOA

2013 UGX to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0357 to the December average rate of 0.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0392 was down 4.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0412, 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 196 AOA
2012 Average 191 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 176 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.78 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0392
0.0354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AOA 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 0.0366, compared to 0.0380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0012 AOA (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0368). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AOA (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0370).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0388) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+8.40%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0388
2012 Avg (December) 0.0358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0361 0.0353 0.0357
February 0.0364 0.0357 0.0361
March 0.0371 0.0360 0.0365
April 0.0380 0.0368 0.0373
May 0.0376 0.0368 0.0372
June 0.0373 0.0369 0.0371
July 0.0374 0.0370 0.0372
August 0.0376 0.0370 0.0373
September 0.0381 0.0370 0.0377
October 0.0389 0.0381 0.0384
November 0.0388 0.0384 0.0385
December 0.0392 0.0386 0.0388