2023 KZT to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 KZT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the KZT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 8.6060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 7.8090.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7970 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9812 to the December average rate of 8.2361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.6060 was down 3.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.8810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KZT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
KZT 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 8.2222, compared to 8.0998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1224 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.5396 UGX (High: 8.6060 / Low: 8.0665). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1345 UGX (High: 8.0574 / Low: 7.9229).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1431 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 8.2844) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.1336), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1508 (+16.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0574 | 7.9229 | 7.9812 |
| February | 8.3687 | 8.0013 | 8.1671 |
| March | 8.6060 | 8.0665 | 8.2844 |
| April | 8.4506 | 8.1760 | 8.2890 |
| May | 8.4425 | 8.2569 | 8.3535 |
| June | 8.3827 | 8.0641 | 8.2582 |
| July | 8.3321 | 8.1173 | 8.2255 |
| August | 8.3514 | 7.9474 | 8.1231 |
| September | 8.1281 | 7.8316 | 7.9801 |
| October | 8.0698 | 7.8090 | 7.8772 |
| November | 8.3080 | 8.0232 | 8.1570 |
| December | 8.3205 | 8.1668 | 8.2361 |