YEARLY HIGH
35.7959 UGX
YEARLY LOW
33.2363 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3521 UGX

2023 RSD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RSD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 35.7959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 33.2363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5596 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9292 to the December average rate of 35.2347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.7959 was up 3.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 34.5287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178,980 UGX
2022 Average 165,318 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 166,182 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,797.89 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

35.3953
33.4678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 34.2502, compared to 34.4541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.4541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.9102 UGX (High: 35.1882 / Low: 33.2780). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5857 UGX (High: 34.2513 / Low: 33.6656).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9102
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5857

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 0.4811 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 35.2347) against the same month in 2022 (average: 33.2883), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9464 (+5.85%).

2023 Avg (December) 35.2347
2022 Avg (December) 33.2883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.2835 33.4572 33.9292
February 34.5640 33.2363 33.6285
March 35.1882 33.2780 34.1372
April 35.4444 34.6779 35.0122
May 35.1416 34.0964 34.5311
June 34.7144 33.9777 34.2628
July 35.1438 33.8656 34.5354
August 34.9708 33.6436 34.2395
September 34.2513 33.6656 34.0356
October 34.1659 33.3982 33.8128
November 35.6699 34.1824 34.8664
December 35.7959 34.6304 35.2347