YEARLY HIGH
0.7770 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.6519 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7232 COP

2013 UGX to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.7770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.6519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1251 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6597 to the December average rate of 0.7693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7770 was down 1.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7848, 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 3,885 COP
2012 Average 3,591 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,259 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 625.47 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7802
0.6488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to COP 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 0.6972, compared to 0.7493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0283 COP (High: 0.7050 / Low: 0.6767). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 COP (High: 0.7484 / Low: 0.7392).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7693) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0987 (+14.72%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7693
2012 Avg (December) 0.6706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6678 0.6519 0.6597
February 0.6841 0.6662 0.6738
March 0.7050 0.6767 0.6881
April 0.7258 0.6988 0.7102
May 0.7316 0.7036 0.7155
June 0.7469 0.7235 0.7358
July 0.7439 0.7252 0.7345
August 0.7507 0.7275 0.7384
September 0.7558 0.7400 0.7480
October 0.7484 0.7392 0.7436
November 0.7676 0.7505 0.7619
December 0.7770 0.7622 0.7693