2022 BBD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1950.0016 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1745.8035 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1844.5197 UGX

2022 BBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1950.0016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1745.8035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 204.1981 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1764.4716 to the December average rate of 1843.6745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1950.0016 was up 4.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 1859.2667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,750,008 UGX

2021 Average 8,966,776 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 8,729,017 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,020,990.70 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1933.6156

1741.9031

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BBD 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 1796.5782, compared to 1892.4611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 95.8829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1796.5782

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1892.4611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 126.1774 UGX (High: 1888.6335 / Low: 1762.4561). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.6824 UGX (High: 1773.1514 / Low: 1752.4690).

May Spread (Volatile) ±126.1774

January Spread (Stable) ±20.6824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 33.7431 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.7431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1917.6396) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1768.9327), the exchange rate shifted by +148.7069 (+8.41%).

2022 Avg (August) 1917.6396

2021 Avg (August) 1768.9327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1773.1514	1752.4690	1764.4716
February	1774.7122	1745.8035	1757.8792
March	1811.6606	1764.4555	1796.1047
April	1790.7722	1759.1130	1773.0174
May	1888.6335	1762.4561	1813.9198
June	1899.6718	1858.2498	1874.0767
July	1939.2450	1857.3012	1895.8153
August	1950.0016	1879.0068	1917.6396
September	1941.5800	1882.5147	1909.9298
October	1926.4640	1886.0997	1910.7253
November	1893.6016	1866.0139	1876.9822
December	1869.4414	1819.4306	1843.6745