YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 LSL

2013 UGX to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0042 was up 21.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0034, 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 21 LSL
2012 Average 16 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 16 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.18 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0042
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LSL 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 0.0035, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 LSL (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0035). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LSL (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0033).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0041) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+27.84%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0041
2012 Avg (December) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0034 0.0031 0.0033
February 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
March 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
April 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
May 0.0039 0.0035 0.0036
June 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
August 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
September 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
October 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
November 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
December 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041