YEARLY HIGH
118.0955 UGX
YEARLY LOW
93.5735 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.1327 UGX

2023 SRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 118.0955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 93.5735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5220 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.0450 to the December average rate of 101.2189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 118.0955 was down 34.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 179.8804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 590,477 UGX
2022 Average 777,580 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 467,867 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,610.15 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

118.0319
94.1888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 106.0617, compared to 98.2037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.8580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.0617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.2037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 6.4814 UGX (High: 110.7043 / Low: 104.2229). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9115 UGX (High: 99.3157 / Low: 97.4042).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.4814
October Spread (Stable) ±1.9115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.2678 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 116.0450) against the same month in 2022 (average: 166.8123), the exchange rate shifted by -50.7673 (-30.43%).

2023 Avg (January) 116.0450
2022 Avg (January) 166.8123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.0955 113.4334 116.0450
February 115.1735 109.8414 112.4059
March 110.7043 104.2229 108.0622
April 105.6428 99.8887 101.7943
May 101.4286 98.2103 99.7941
June 100.5847 96.0351 98.2690
July 99.7806 93.6618 96.3779
August 97.9589 93.5735 96.1757
September 98.5472 96.4377 97.6222
October 99.3157 97.4042 98.3695
November 100.7216 98.3309 99.4582
December 103.0670 100.0866 101.2189