YEARLY HIGH
1.5195 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.4266 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4820 UGX

2023 SYP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SYP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.5195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.4266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0929 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4694 to the December average rate of 1.5051, 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 1.5195 was down 2.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,597 UGX
2022 Average 7,344 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,133 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.32 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.5099
1.4523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.4786, compared to 1.4854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0637 UGX (High: 1.4903 / Low: 1.4266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 UGX (High: 1.5149 / Low: 1.4960).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0637
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.5036) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+0.63%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.5036
2022 Avg (November) 1.4941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4853 1.4558 1.4694
February 1.4823 1.4524 1.4674
March 1.5081 1.4705 1.4873
April 1.5054 1.4785 1.4897
May 1.5040 1.4768 1.4832
June 1.4942 1.4536 1.4744
July 1.4714 1.4331 1.4571
August 1.4903 1.4266 1.4650
September 1.5002 1.4786 1.4881
October 1.5061 1.4839 1.4936
November 1.5195 1.4930 1.5036
December 1.5149 1.4960 1.5051