YEARLY HIGH
28.8793 UGX
YEARLY LOW
24.7897 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5607 UGX

2023 JPY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 28.8793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 24.7897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0896 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.3619 to the December average rate of 26.3263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 28.8793 was down 7.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 31.3299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,439,648 UGX
2022 Average 14,096,707 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,394,832 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,044,815.13 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

28.6888
24.7654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 27.5726, compared to 25.5489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.5489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.9415 UGX (High: 28.8793 / Low: 26.9378). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2933 UGX (High: 25.2781 / Low: 24.9848).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9415
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2933

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9405 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 27.9824) against the same month in 2022 (average: 30.2877), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3053 (-7.61%).

2023 Avg (March) 27.9824
2022 Avg (March) 30.2877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7112 27.9749 28.3619
February 28.6511 27.1693 27.6856
March 28.8793 26.9378 27.9824
April 28.8145 27.3829 28.0273
May 27.7393 26.5045 27.1594
June 27.0254 25.3069 26.2189
July 26.5764 25.2515 25.9394
August 25.8498 24.9727 25.4194
September 25.4463 25.1435 25.2956
October 25.2781 24.9848 25.0924
November 25.8522 24.7897 25.2203
December 26.8551 25.7773 26.3263