2023 ETB to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 ETB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the ETB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 70.3149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 65.4400.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8749 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.8300 to the December average rate of 67.3403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 70.3149 was down 5.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 74.4269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
ETB 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 68.7498, compared to 67.3167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4331 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 2.4990 UGX (High: 67.9390 / Low: 65.4400). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7806 UGX (High: 67.9501 / Low: 67.1696).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0980 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 69.5217) against the same month in 2022 (average: 70.2260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7043 (-1.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.5670 | 68.0647 | 68.8300 |
| February | 69.2747 | 68.0004 | 68.6462 |
| March | 70.3149 | 68.8372 | 69.5217 |
| April | 69.8893 | 68.4861 | 69.0912 |
| May | 69.5285 | 68.2157 | 68.5363 |
| June | 68.8117 | 66.8440 | 67.8736 |
| July | 67.6716 | 65.7984 | 66.7756 |
| August | 67.9390 | 65.4400 | 66.8250 |
| September | 68.2286 | 67.2992 | 67.7091 |
| October | 67.9501 | 67.1696 | 67.4824 |
| November | 68.3078 | 67.4143 | 67.7679 |
| December | 68.2933 | 66.8284 | 67.3403 |