YEARLY HIGH
9916.2336 UGX
YEARLY LOW
9310.1948 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
9674.0415 UGX

2023 OMR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 9916.2336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 9310.1948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 606.0388 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9590.0646 to the December average rate of 9822.7233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9916.2336 was down 2.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 10130.0890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,581,168 UGX
2022 Average 47,924,384 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 46,550,974 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,030,194.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9853.8787
9480.0137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 9652.8049, compared to 9695.2782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.4733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9652.8049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9695.2782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 399.5596 UGX (High: 9709.7544 / Low: 9310.1948). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 122.6253 UGX (High: 9886.6761 / Low: 9764.0509).

August Spread (Volatile) ±399.5596
December Spread (Stable) ±122.6253

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 113.5976 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -113.5976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 9816.9143) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9750.6387), the exchange rate shifted by +66.2756 (+0.68%).

2023 Avg (November) 9816.9143
2022 Avg (November) 9750.6387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9693.1584 9502.1373 9590.0646
February 9690.4824 9474.1392 9580.0619
March 9841.8486 9602.8273 9715.7617
April 9823.5726 9650.1397 9724.8592
May 9814.9813 9637.9266 9681.3153
June 9764.7500 9517.1013 9624.7668
July 9606.1755 9367.7543 9511.1691
August 9709.7544 9310.1948 9559.6391
September 9794.1295 9649.7461 9712.9572
October 9830.0597 9667.2955 9748.2661
November 9916.2336 9757.5176 9816.9143
December 9886.6761 9764.0509 9822.7233