YEARLY HIGH
5.5464 UGX
YEARLY LOW
5.0333 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2364 UGX

2013 XAF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 5.5464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 5.0333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5131 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4353 to the December average rate of 5.2460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.5464 was up 2.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.4105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,732 UGX
2012 Average 24,556 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 25,166 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,565.31 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.4672
5.0839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 5.2514, compared to 5.2214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2571 UGX (High: 5.5464 / Low: 5.2893). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0954 UGX (High: 5.3196 / Low: 5.2242).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2571
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0954

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 5.4172) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.7097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7075 (+15.02%).

2013 Avg (February) 5.4172
2012 Avg (February) 4.7097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5001 5.3810 5.4353
February 5.5464 5.2893 5.4172
March 5.2870 5.0602 5.2094
April 5.2094 5.0340 5.1158
May 5.2100 5.0333 5.1171
June 5.3044 5.1369 5.2138
July 5.2527 5.0730 5.1642
August 5.2984 5.1877 5.2337
September 5.2776 5.1679 5.2279
October 5.3196 5.2242 5.2688
November 5.2378 5.1386 5.1875
December 5.3114 5.2132 5.2460