YEARLY HIGH
0.2719 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2286 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2513 RWF

2013 UGX to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.2286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2322 to the December average rate of 0.2683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2719 was up 4.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2614, 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 1,360 RWF
2012 Average 1,218 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,143 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.75 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2719
0.2286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to RWF 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 0.2429, compared to 0.2597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0119 RWF (High: 0.2509 / Low: 0.2389). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 RWF (High: 0.2520 / Low: 0.2492).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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: 0.2683) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+15.16%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2683
2012 Avg (December) 0.2330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2363 0.2286 0.2322
February 0.2403 0.2326 0.2353
March 0.2509 0.2389 0.2425
April 0.2536 0.2419 0.2477
May 0.2532 0.2434 0.2494
June 0.2522 0.2447 0.2502
July 0.2520 0.2492 0.2510
August 0.2528 0.2491 0.2514
September 0.2624 0.2509 0.2562
October 0.2676 0.2616 0.2646
November 0.2688 0.2646 0.2666
December 0.2719 0.2659 0.2683