2022 BAM to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2082.3422 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1894.1598 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1986.0939 UGX

2022 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 2082.3422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 1894.1598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 188.1824 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2042.3805 to the December average rate of 1995.4736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2082.3422 was down 10.66% compared to the 2021 peak of 2330.8481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,411,711 UGX

2021 Average 10,850,053 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 9,470,799 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 940,911.90 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2054.7771

1906.0182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2009.7657, compared to 1962.4222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 47.3435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2009.7657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1962.4222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 163.8227 UGX (High: 2065.8188 / Low: 1901.9961). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.8655 UGX (High: 2045.0140 / Low: 2007.1485).

May Spread (Volatile) ±163.8227

March Spread (Stable) ±37.8655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 59.9520 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -59.9520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 2026.6087) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2181.2886), the exchange rate shifted by -154.6798 (-7.09%).

2022 Avg (June) 2026.6087

2021 Avg (June) 2181.2886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2066.4559	1998.0242	2042.3805
February	2064.4982	2015.6641	2040.5948
March	2045.0140	2007.1485	2023.1663
April	2022.9799	1905.9940	1963.2143
May	2065.8188	1901.9961	1962.6294
June	2082.3422	1995.7332	2026.6087
July	2021.1841	1928.1583	1977.5163
August	2030.6309	1932.7825	1985.7630
September	1981.6065	1894.1598	1938.3261
October	1957.5620	1897.1129	1918.4148
November	2000.0227	1895.9635	1959.0391
December	2031.8189	1974.9285	1995.4736