YEARLY HIGH
632.9013 UGX
YEARLY LOW
396.8709 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
456.6341 UGX

2013 VEF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 632.9013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 396.8709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 236.0304 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 624.5901 to the December average rate of 399.3249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 632.9013 was up 0.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 628.6780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,164,507 UGX
2012 Average 2,917,393 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,984,355 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,180,151.89 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

647.1166
376.7984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to UGX 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 507.8267, compared to 405.4415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 102.3852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 507.8267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 405.4415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 209.2199 UGX (High: 621.0819 / Low: 411.8620). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9990 UGX (High: 403.2551 / Low: 399.2561).

March Spread (Volatile) ±209.2199
November Spread (Stable) ±3.9990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 160.6610 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -160.6610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 624.5901) against the same month in 2012 (average: 561.6763), the exchange rate shifted by +62.9138 (+11.20%).

2013 Avg (January) 624.5901
2012 Avg (January) 561.6763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 632.9013 619.3973 624.5901
February 624.9469 613.9144 619.2347
March 621.0819 411.8620 570.2055
April 414.6613 401.5997 409.5445
May 415.1722 405.8634 411.0262
June 414.4718 409.5550 412.3593
July 413.2144 408.8157 411.3984
August 412.0608 407.5310 409.8144
September 412.0566 404.7288 408.3522
October 406.2836 399.3093 402.8519
November 403.2551 399.2561 400.9072
December 401.8174 396.8709 399.3249