YEARLY HIGH
318.9083 UGX
YEARLY LOW
238.3841 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
269.3728 UGX

2013 ZAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 318.9083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 238.3841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.5242 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 305.8627 to the December average rate of 242.4821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 318.9083 was down 5.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 338.9564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,945,416 UGX
2012 Average 15,269,172 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,919,206 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,026,209.83 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

312.2008
236.1440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 285.3413, compared to 253.4043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.9370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 285.3413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.4043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 29.3009 UGX (High: 288.0907 / Low: 258.7898). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9698 UGX (High: 302.4152 / Low: 295.4453).

May Spread (Volatile) ±29.3009
February Spread (Stable) ±6.9698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 18.7198 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.7198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 305.8627) against the same month in 2012 (average: 301.1539), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7088 (+1.56%).

2013 Avg (January) 305.8627
2012 Avg (January) 301.1539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 318.9083 294.6038 305.8627
February 302.4152 295.4453 299.5165
March 293.7735 280.5316 286.9319
April 290.1791 277.0440 283.1359
May 288.0907 258.7898 277.6603
June 262.9168 254.8861 258.9405
July 265.2517 254.3635 260.8564
August 262.6580 248.6311 256.2767
September 266.0351 250.8732 257.3795
October 258.8429 251.7817 256.0435
November 251.6341 243.1726 247.3875
December 247.9811 238.3841 242.4821