YEARLY HIGH
0.1492 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.1349 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1433 KMF

2013 UGX to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.1492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.1349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1381 to the December average rate of 0.1429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1492 was down 9.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1644, 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 746 KMF
2012 Average 766 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 675 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.28 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1476
0.1373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KMF 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 0.1430, compared to 0.1437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0069 KMF (High: 0.1418 / Low: 0.1349). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 KMF (High: 0.1435 / Low: 0.1409).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1467) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-5.36%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1467
2012 Avg (May) 0.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1396 0.1365 0.1381
February 0.1418 0.1349 0.1384
March 0.1484 0.1417 0.1441
April 0.1491 0.1441 0.1466
May 0.1492 0.1440 0.1467
June 0.1464 0.1417 0.1438
July 0.1484 0.1429 0.1454
August 0.1447 0.1416 0.1433
September 0.1446 0.1420 0.1437
October 0.1435 0.1409 0.1423
November 0.1461 0.1432 0.1446
December 0.1438 0.1411 0.1429