YEARLY HIGH
487.8402 UGX
YEARLY LOW
458.6097 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
475.5829 UGX

2023 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 487.8402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 458.6097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.2305 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 470.4011 to the December average rate of 482.8343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 487.8402 was down 2.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 501.7007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,439,201 UGX
2022 Average 2,380,365 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,293,049 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,152.68 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

484.5357
465.4969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 475.2797, compared to 475.8862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 475.2797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 475.8862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 17.4861 UGX (High: 476.0958 / Low: 458.6097). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4867 UGX (High: 485.8609 / Low: 480.3742).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.4861
December Spread (Stable) ±5.4867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 5.7970 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 482.9491) against the same month in 2022 (average: 480.9415), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0076 (+0.42%).

2023 Avg (November) 482.9491
2022 Avg (November) 480.9415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 475.3000 466.4398 470.4011
February 476.9495 467.2391 470.7365
March 486.2459 473.9737 479.6286
April 484.9487 478.3382 480.4552
May 483.5051 475.0704 477.5763
June 479.3878 467.1116 472.8805
July 472.2808 460.2186 467.0835
August 476.0958 458.6097 468.4991
September 479.5817 472.3234 475.2507
October 482.7618 476.0456 478.7004
November 487.8402 480.0395 482.9491
December 485.8609 480.3742 482.8343