YEARLY HIGH
12.6398 UGX
YEARLY LOW
11.6140 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0319 UGX

2013 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 12.6398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 11.6140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0258 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4786 to the December average rate of 11.6848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.6398 was up 0.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.5505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,199 UGX
2012 Average 58,156 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 58,070 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,129.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.5580
11.6054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 12.1990, compared to 11.8648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.3859 UGX (High: 12.1384 / Low: 11.7524). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1173 UGX (High: 11.7983 / Low: 11.6810).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3859
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1173

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 0.2736 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 12.4786) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.0403), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4383 (+13.03%).

2013 Avg (January) 12.4786
2012 Avg (January) 11.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6398 12.3760 12.4786
February 12.5051 12.2795 12.3800
March 12.4071 12.0621 12.2628
April 12.1384 11.7524 11.9892
May 12.1521 11.8788 12.0305
June 12.1097 11.9875 12.0528
July 12.0916 11.9671 12.0425
August 12.0553 11.9210 11.9923
September 12.0580 11.8444 11.9491
October 11.8903 11.6848 11.7888
November 11.7983 11.6810 11.7310
December 11.7532 11.6140 11.6848