YEARLY HIGH
0.1988 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.1802 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1911 XOF

2013 UGX to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.1988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.1802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1840 to the December average rate of 0.1907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1988 was down 9.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2190, 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 994 XOF
2012 Average 1,020 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 901 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.92 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1967
0.1829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XOF 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 0.1916 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) 0.1916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0088 XOF (High: 0.1889 / Low: 0.1802). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 XOF (High: 0.1920 / Low: 0.1887).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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: 0.1955) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-5.44%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1955
2012 Avg (May) 0.2067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1859 0.1818 0.1840
February 0.1889 0.1802 0.1846
March 0.1976 0.1892 0.1921
April 0.1985 0.1920 0.1955
May 0.1988 0.1918 0.1955
June 0.1948 0.1887 0.1918
July 0.1970 0.1905 0.1937
August 0.1920 0.1887 0.1910
September 0.1935 0.1895 0.1914
October 0.1916 0.1880 0.1899
November 0.1945 0.1910 0.1927
December 0.1919 0.1883 0.1907