YEARLY HIGH
0.0424 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0340 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0386 JMD

2013 UGX to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0424 was up 13.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0375, 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 212 JMD
2012 Average 176 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 170 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.06 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0423
0.0338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to JMD 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 0.0369, compared to 0.0403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 JMD (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JMD (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0391).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0416) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+20.91%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0416
2012 Avg (December) 0.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0349 0.0340 0.0345
February 0.0360 0.0344 0.0352
March 0.0378 0.0359 0.0367
April 0.0392 0.0378 0.0384
May 0.0386 0.0377 0.0381
June 0.0389 0.0380 0.0385
July 0.0393 0.0388 0.0391
August 0.0395 0.0391 0.0393
September 0.0402 0.0392 0.0397
October 0.0415 0.0402 0.0410
November 0.0416 0.0405 0.0411
December 0.0424 0.0408 0.0416