2023 CVE to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 CVE to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the CVE to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 37.9723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 35.3657.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6066 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0246 to the December average rate of 37.3828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 37.9723 was up 2.50% compared to the 2022 peak of 37.0461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CVE based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
CVE 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 36.3660, compared to 36.5900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2239 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.9122 UGX (High: 37.3247 / Low: 35.4125). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7258 UGX (High: 37.6102 / Low: 36.8843).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.5111 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 37.3828) against the same month in 2022 (average: 35.3352), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0477 (+5.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3572 | 35.4216 | 36.0246 |
| February | 36.5149 | 35.3657 | 35.7735 |
| March | 37.3247 | 35.4125 | 36.2612 |
| April | 37.6102 | 36.8843 | 37.1703 |
| May | 37.1729 | 36.0890 | 36.6592 |
| June | 36.6658 | 35.5125 | 36.3074 |
| July | 37.4210 | 36.0122 | 36.6770 |
| August | 37.1925 | 35.7505 | 36.4026 |
| September | 36.5849 | 35.8525 | 36.2042 |
| October | 36.2070 | 35.4744 | 35.9184 |
| November | 37.7920 | 36.0168 | 36.9547 |
| December | 37.9723 | 36.5502 | 37.3828 |