YEARLY HIGH
843.4508 UGX
YEARLY LOW
787.3327 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
814.1735 UGX

2023 RON to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RON to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 843.4508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 787.3327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.1181 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 808.2551 to the December average rate of 830.9135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 843.4508 was up 2.80% compared to the 2022 peak of 820.4850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,217,254 UGX
2022 Average 3,938,005 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,936,663 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,590.59 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

834.3773
794.9018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 813.8478, compared to 814.4993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 813.8478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 814.4993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 40.4231 UGX (High: 834.1422 / Low: 793.7191). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.3224 UGX (High: 820.4469 / Low: 802.1245).

March Spread (Volatile) ±40.4231
June Spread (Stable) ±18.3224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.0237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 830.9135) against the same month in 2022 (average: 793.5721), the exchange rate shifted by +37.3414 (+4.71%).

2023 Avg (December) 830.9135
2022 Avg (December) 793.5721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 822.8264 796.3079 808.2551
February 826.6180 793.1748 803.7865
March 834.1422 793.7191 812.2325
April 841.1685 821.7609 831.0877
May 836.2221 806.5066 818.0640
June 820.4469 802.1245 809.6610
July 834.2341 801.9563 819.3264
August 829.7833 797.0171 812.4347
September 812.1485 793.7560 803.7867
October 805.8802 787.3327 798.1914
November 841.5425 806.0824 822.3430
December 843.4508 816.8542 830.9135