YEARLY HIGH
0.6024 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.5542 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5831 LBP

2013 UGX to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.6024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.5542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0481 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5611 to the December average rate of 0.5990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6024 was down 7.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6518, 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 3,012 LBP
2012 Average 3,008 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,771 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.60 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6028
0.5573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LBP 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 0.5745, compared to 0.5916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0180 LBP (High: 0.5947 / Low: 0.5767). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 LBP (High: 0.5849 / Low: 0.5799).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.5990) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+6.33%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.5990
2012 Avg (December) 0.5633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5649 0.5542 0.5611
February 0.5711 0.5604 0.5660
March 0.5818 0.5653 0.5713
April 0.5947 0.5767 0.5841
May 0.5891 0.5765 0.5823
June 0.5849 0.5799 0.5823
July 0.5870 0.5817 0.5838
August 0.5888 0.5823 0.5858
September 0.5935 0.5834 0.5882
October 0.6008 0.5907 0.5957
November 0.5995 0.5940 0.5974
December 0.6024 0.5958 0.5990