YEARLY HIGH
0.0324 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0268 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0297 LRD

2013 UGX to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0276 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0324 was up 1.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0319, 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 162 LRD
2012 Average 147 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 134 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.06 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0326
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LRD 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 0.0284, compared to 0.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0016 LRD (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LRD (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0319).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0322) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+17.60%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0322
2012 Avg (December) 0.0273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0268 0.0276
February 0.0282 0.0276 0.0280
March 0.0287 0.0278 0.0282
April 0.0294 0.0285 0.0289
May 0.0294 0.0285 0.0289
June 0.0296 0.0287 0.0290
July 0.0293 0.0287 0.0290
August 0.0306 0.0291 0.0300
September 0.0310 0.0295 0.0306
October 0.0321 0.0308 0.0316
November 0.0322 0.0316 0.0320
December 0.0324 0.0319 0.0322