YEARLY HIGH
0.0524 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0467 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0499 LKR

2013 UGX to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0473 to the December average rate of 0.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0524 was down 3.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0542, 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 262 LKR
2012 Average 255 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 234 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0525
0.0468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LKR 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 0.0484, compared to 0.0515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0487). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.0522 / Low: 0.0517).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0521) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+8.62%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0521
2012 Avg (December) 0.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0477 0.0467 0.0473
February 0.0481 0.0473 0.0477
March 0.0489 0.0475 0.0481
April 0.0496 0.0483 0.0489
May 0.0494 0.0484 0.0488
June 0.0504 0.0487 0.0494
July 0.0512 0.0503 0.0507
August 0.0516 0.0509 0.0512
September 0.0519 0.0513 0.0516
October 0.0521 0.0514 0.0517
November 0.0522 0.0517 0.0520
December 0.0524 0.0517 0.0521