YEARLY HIGH
0.1987 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1803 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1910 XAF

2013 UGX to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.1987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.1803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1840 to the December average rate of 0.1906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1987 was down 9.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2191, 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 993 XAF
2012 Average 1,020 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 901 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.89 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1966
0.1828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XAF 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 0.1906, compared to 0.1915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0088 XAF (High: 0.1891 / Low: 0.1803). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 XAF (High: 0.1914 / Low: 0.1880).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1954) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0113 (-5.48%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1954
2012 Avg (May) 0.2068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1858 0.1818 0.1840
February 0.1891 0.1803 0.1846
March 0.1976 0.1891 0.1920
April 0.1986 0.1920 0.1955
May 0.1987 0.1919 0.1954
June 0.1947 0.1885 0.1918
July 0.1971 0.1904 0.1937
August 0.1928 0.1887 0.1911
September 0.1935 0.1895 0.1913
October 0.1914 0.1880 0.1898
November 0.1946 0.1909 0.1928
December 0.1918 0.1883 0.1906