YEARLY HIGH
0.0861 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0791 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0831 YER

2013 UGX to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UGX to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0801 to the December average rate of 0.0856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0861 was down 9.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0949, 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 431 YER
2012 Average 431 YER
Yearly Trough Low 396 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.94 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0861
0.0796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to YER 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 0.0820, compared to 0.0843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 YER (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0824). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 YER (High: 0.0834 / Low: 0.0826).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0856) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+6.40%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0856
2012 Avg (December) 0.0804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0808 0.0791 0.0801
February 0.0814 0.0800 0.0808
March 0.0829 0.0806 0.0816
April 0.0851 0.0824 0.0834
May 0.0842 0.0823 0.0831
June 0.0834 0.0826 0.0830
July 0.0836 0.0827 0.0830
August 0.0839 0.0830 0.0834
September 0.0844 0.0829 0.0837
October 0.0856 0.0841 0.0848
November 0.0856 0.0848 0.0852
December 0.0861 0.0851 0.0856