YEARLY HIGH
293.1706 UGX
YEARLY LOW
267.3934 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
278.9268 UGX

2023 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 293.1706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 267.3934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.7772 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 289.0126 to the December average rate of 280.0093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 293.1706 was down 7.44% compared to the 2022 peak of 316.7277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,465,853 UGX
2022 Average 1,493,355 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,336,967 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,885.89 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

290.6363
271.1514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 281.8413, compared to 276.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 281.8413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 276.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 12.9039 UGX (High: 289.1820 / Low: 276.2781). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6493 UGX (High: 276.5490 / Low: 271.8997).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.9039
September Spread (Stable) ±4.6493

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.4902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 289.0126) against the same month in 2022 (average: 304.0077), the exchange rate shifted by -14.9951 (-4.93%).

2023 Avg (January) 289.0126
2022 Avg (January) 304.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 293.1706 286.5640 289.0126
February 290.2851 277.4474 281.8190
March 289.1820 276.2781 282.7100
April 289.9046 282.0349 285.1948
May 282.8966 271.5680 276.7046
June 279.6163 271.9524 275.6069
July 280.9959 270.4547 276.5725
August 276.6604 267.3934 272.7751
September 276.5490 271.8997 273.9769
October 277.6231 269.6080 273.2180
November 282.9265 276.5176 279.5220
December 282.9282 276.6817 280.0093