2023 BOB to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 552.4172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 521.2914.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.1258 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 534.2637 to the December average rate of 546.6611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 552.4172 was down 2.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 565.1747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
BOB 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 537.7973, compared to 540.2883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4910 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 19.2680 UGX (High: 541.0610 / Low: 521.7930). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4609 UGX (High: 547.7376 / Low: 541.2767).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.8689 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 547.3595) against the same month in 2022 (average: 543.7136), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6459 (+0.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 539.7873 | 529.8998 | 534.2637 |
| February | 539.0726 | 530.1061 | 533.4985 |
| March | 548.4605 | 535.6984 | 541.5432 |
| April | 546.6919 | 538.6063 | 541.7698 |
| May | 547.1251 | 537.9214 | 539.5081 |
| June | 543.2367 | 530.3953 | 536.2005 |
| July | 536.0288 | 521.2914 | 530.3316 |
| August | 541.0610 | 521.7930 | 532.6905 |
| September | 545.4657 | 538.2299 | 541.2094 |
| October | 547.7376 | 541.2767 | 543.4777 |
| November | 552.4172 | 544.1778 | 547.3595 |
| December | 550.4036 | 542.1773 | 546.6611 |