YEARLY HIGH
380.0584 UGX
YEARLY LOW
334.4129 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
352.8829 UGX

2023 NOK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NOK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 380.0584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 334.4129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.6455 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 371.9671 to the December average rate of 359.8695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 380.0584 was down 9.46% compared to the 2022 peak of 419.7731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,900,292 UGX
2022 Average 1,923,104 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,672,065 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,227.44 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

375.0471
338.0873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 355.1391, compared to 350.6268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 355.1391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.6268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 29.6532 UGX (High: 368.8776 / Low: 339.2243). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6526 UGX (High: 352.9769 / Low: 345.3243).

July Spread (Volatile) ±29.6532
September Spread (Stable) ±7.6526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.1627 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 371.9671) against the same month in 2022 (average: 398.7076), the exchange rate shifted by -26.7405 (-6.71%).

2023 Avg (January) 371.9671
2022 Avg (January) 398.7076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 380.0584 363.8302 371.9671
February 372.6288 354.4671 359.8044
March 364.1118 345.2115 354.7275
April 367.4297 349.8950 356.2862
May 354.5832 334.4129 344.7402
June 351.7002 337.3670 343.3089
July 368.8776 339.2243 356.2045
August 358.9073 345.3368 351.4487
September 352.9769 345.3243 348.4920
October 351.5178 335.7839 341.1673
November 358.3878 335.1276 346.5789
December 372.2334 345.7212 359.8695