2023 XDR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5113.7363 UGX

YEARLY LOW

4825.1068 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

4969.5251 UGX

2023 XDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 5113.7363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 4825.1068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 288.6294 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4959.7163 to the December average rate of 5043.3665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5113.7363 was down 5.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 5413.9888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,568,681 UGX

2022 Average 25,295,673 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 24,125,534 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,443,147.13 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5065.7204

4899.8958

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XDR 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 4981.8374, compared to 4957.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.6246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4981.8374

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4957.2128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 162.1603 UGX (High: 4987.2671 / Low: 4825.1068). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.7359 UGX (High: 4959.5044 / Low: 4911.7685).

August Spread (Volatile) ±162.1603

October Spread (Stable) ±47.7359

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 66.3898 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -66.3898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 5051.9017) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4908.6931), the exchange rate shifted by +143.2085 (+2.92%).

2023 Avg (April) 5051.9017

2022 Avg (April) 4908.6931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4985.4034	4917.7316	4959.7163
February	5000.4002	4894.3155	4938.0033
March	5084.6465	4923.1041	4986.3228
April	5113.7363	5026.9951	5051.9017
May	5046.6792	4972.0787	5010.7352
June	4998.4129	4887.0784	4944.3453
July	4965.2687	4855.1496	4919.7442
August	4987.2671	4825.1068	4913.7145
September	4975.1359	4910.8850	4942.8966
October	4959.5044	4911.7685	4928.2270
November	5080.6259	4943.9402	4995.3278
December	5073.3196	5005.4417	5043.3665