YEARLY HIGH
1728.4950 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1591.2243 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1670.3239 UGX

2023 FJD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FJD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1728.4950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 1591.2243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.2707 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1695.0549 to the December average rate of 1707.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1728.4950 was down 2.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 1781.4695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,642,475 UGX
2022 Average 8,429,704 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,956,122 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 686,353.63 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1714.6541
1623.9232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1681.8482, compared to 1658.7996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1681.8482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1658.7996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 76.5470 UGX (High: 1667.7713 / Low: 1591.2243). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.6482 UGX (High: 1659.4119 / Low: 1633.7637).

August Spread (Volatile) ±76.5470
October Spread (Stable) ±25.6482

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 19.2889 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.2889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1707.0932) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1669.9456), the exchange rate shifted by +37.1476 (+2.22%).

2023 Avg (December) 1707.0932
2022 Avg (December) 1669.9456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1712.8737 1674.7357 1695.0549
February 1710.3324 1647.5951 1680.5015
March 1716.0640 1652.0760 1684.8389
April 1721.6852 1667.3375 1691.2432
May 1698.0824 1656.8202 1674.9896
June 1680.8291 1626.3627 1664.4610
July 1682.6998 1617.2747 1650.7731
August 1667.7713 1591.2243 1631.4842
September 1663.3133 1634.9855 1646.3658
October 1659.4119 1633.7637 1644.9197
November 1710.6530 1637.1424 1672.1619
December 1728.4950 1684.9602 1707.0932