2023 HTG to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 HTG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the HTG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 28.8303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 23.8715.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9588 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8709 to the December average rate of 28.5996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 28.8303 was down 19.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 35.8621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
HTG 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 25.0234, compared to 27.7323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7089 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 2.8725 UGX (High: 27.0030 / Low: 24.1305). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3161 UGX (High: 28.7861 / Low: 28.4700).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3211 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 28.5114) against the same month in 2022 (average: 27.7941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7173 (+2.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2877 | 24.6156 | 24.8709 |
| February | 24.9530 | 24.1898 | 24.5499 |
| March | 24.6708 | 24.1760 | 24.3325 |
| April | 24.5786 | 23.8715 | 24.1405 |
| May | 27.0030 | 24.1305 | 25.6485 |
| June | 26.9066 | 26.3843 | 26.5982 |
| July | 26.8568 | 26.2913 | 26.5869 |
| August | 27.5502 | 26.2523 | 27.0439 |
| September | 28.0234 | 27.3235 | 27.6388 |
| October | 28.5020 | 27.6974 | 28.0132 |
| November | 28.8303 | 28.3176 | 28.5114 |
| December | 28.7861 | 28.4700 | 28.5996 |