YEARLY HIGH
2245.7353 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2108.4853 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2190.2032 UGX

2023 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 2245.7353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 2108.4853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.2500 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2171.6241 to the December average rate of 2224.5178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2245.7353 was down 2.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 2294.1195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,228,676 UGX
2022 Average 10,853,470 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,542,426 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 686,249.82 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2231.6335
2146.2458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2185.1320, compared to 2195.2744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2185.1320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2195.2744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 94.1500 UGX (High: 2202.6353 / Low: 2108.4853). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.0173 UGX (High: 2238.9832 / Low: 2210.9659).

August Spread (Volatile) ±94.1500
December Spread (Stable) ±28.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 25.5563 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.5563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 2221.7746) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2208.2143), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5603 (+0.61%).

2023 Avg (November) 2221.7746
2022 Avg (November) 2208.2143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2195.1868 2151.5578 2171.6241
February 2190.7073 2146.6226 2168.7731
March 2228.9356 2173.3036 2197.7176
April 2224.9236 2185.1322 2201.7202
May 2222.8681 2182.5935 2192.0396
June 2208.3959 2148.4184 2178.9177
July 2174.6791 2118.0988 2153.3614
August 2202.6353 2108.4853 2165.1868
September 2217.1966 2185.3496 2199.3350
October 2225.8956 2193.1511 2207.4706
November 2245.7353 2202.5661 2221.7746
December 2238.9832 2210.9659 2224.5178