2023 AMD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 AMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the AMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 9.8061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 8.7261.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0799 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3338 to the December average rate of 9.3513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.8061 was up 2.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.5898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
AMD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.5310, compared to 9.4494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0815 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.7826 UGX (High: 9.5087 / Low: 8.7261). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1453 UGX (High: 9.4831 / Low: 9.3378).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3849 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 9.6396) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.9201), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7195 (+21.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5079 | 9.2341 | 9.3338 |
| February | 9.5708 | 9.2492 | 9.3567 |
| March | 9.7301 | 9.5267 | 9.6261 |
| April | 9.7342 | 9.5003 | 9.6408 |
| May | 9.8061 | 9.5900 | 9.6396 |
| June | 9.7060 | 9.4750 | 9.5887 |
| July | 9.5692 | 9.3205 | 9.4504 |
| August | 9.6852 | 9.3051 | 9.5247 |
| September | 9.7726 | 9.4909 | 9.6771 |
| October | 9.5087 | 8.7261 | 9.2922 |
| November | 9.4831 | 9.3378 | 9.4009 |
| December | 9.4585 | 9.2706 | 9.3513 |