YEARLY HIGH
5381.6605 UGX
YEARLY LOW
5062.0322 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5250.1487 UGX

2023 JOD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JOD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 5381.6605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 5062.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 319.6283 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5203.9521 to the December average rate of 5330.5733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5381.6605 was down 2.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 5500.7098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,908,302 UGX
2022 Average 26,021,259 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 25,310,161 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,598,141.36 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5347.4057
5145.4172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5236.4131, compared to 5263.8842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.4711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5236.4131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5263.8842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 228.2759 UGX (High: 5290.3081 / Low: 5062.0322). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 64.8017 UGX (High: 5311.3691 / Low: 5246.5674).

August Spread (Volatile) ±228.2759
September Spread (Stable) ±64.8017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 59.7657 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.7657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 5325.8669) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5294.3094), the exchange rate shifted by +31.5575 (+0.60%).

2023 Avg (November) 5325.8669
2022 Avg (November) 5294.3094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5261.2682 5156.7013 5203.9521
February 5249.7919 5139.8006 5196.7085
March 5341.4018 5204.4177 5266.9395
April 5331.7877 5237.1701 5276.3321
May 5327.6128 5230.3481 5252.5312
June 5292.9268 5147.7256 5222.0153
July 5211.3821 5085.1123 5162.2496
August 5290.3081 5062.0322 5198.8587
September 5311.3691 5246.5674 5276.0559
October 5334.8689 5254.1670 5289.7011
November 5381.6605 5288.6977 5325.8669
December 5366.2364 5298.1505 5330.5733