YEARLY HIGH
12362.4592 UGX
YEARLY LOW
11656.5529 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
12116.5606 UGX

2023 KWD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 12362.4592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 11656.5529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 705.9063 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12082.1186 to the December average rate of 12282.8993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12362.4592 was down 2.77% compared to the 2022 peak of 12715.2734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,812,296 UGX
2022 Average 60,223,044 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 58,282,765 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,529,531.49 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

12317.6718
11900.4017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12122.5530, compared to 12110.5681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.9848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12122.5530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12110.5681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 472.7326 UGX (High: 12129.2855 / Low: 11656.5529). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 114.9863 UGX (High: 12337.1951 / Low: 12222.2088).

August Spread (Volatile) ±472.7326
December Spread (Stable) ±114.9863

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 122.9395 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -122.9395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 12247.7581) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12181.6916), the exchange rate shifted by +66.0666 (+0.54%).

2023 Avg (November) 12247.7581
2022 Avg (November) 12181.6916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12181.2072 11999.5283 12082.1186
February 12222.4025 11906.5373 12046.7376
March 12360.6776 12043.2392 12190.5095
April 12340.9252 12134.3097 12215.8915
May 12287.0289 12087.9915 12141.9469
June 12226.0746 11895.8109 12058.1137
July 12041.9165 11743.8050 11935.1742
August 12129.2855 11656.5529 11952.4029
September 12191.7174 12039.7524 12110.3892
October 12238.1064 12051.4493 12134.7852
November 12362.4592 12166.4382 12247.7581
December 12337.1951 12222.2088 12282.8993