2023 MWK to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 MWK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the MWK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 3.6992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.2333.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4659 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6082 to the December average rate of 2.2450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.6992 was down 20.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.6546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
MWK 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 3.6241, compared to 3.1002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5239 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 1.1457 UGX (High: 3.3869 / Low: 2.2412). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 UGX (High: 2.2601 / Low: 2.2333).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5399 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 3.6397) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.4279), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7881 (-17.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6405 | 3.5731 | 3.6082 |
| February | 3.6267 | 3.5686 | 3.5924 |
| March | 3.6992 | 3.5482 | 3.6397 |
| April | 3.6857 | 3.6312 | 3.6539 |
| May | 3.6883 | 3.6180 | 3.6346 |
| June | 3.6703 | 3.4780 | 3.6156 |
| July | 3.5196 | 3.4294 | 3.4823 |
| August | 3.4608 | 3.3255 | 3.4230 |
| September | 3.5499 | 3.3676 | 3.4479 |
| October | 3.4811 | 3.2277 | 3.2713 |
| November | 3.3869 | 2.2412 | 2.7314 |
| December | 2.2601 | 2.2333 | 2.2450 |