YEARLY HIGH
42.6607 UGX
YEARLY LOW
34.3335 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.6889 UGX

2022 BDT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BDT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 42.6607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 34.3335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3272 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0861 to the December average rate of 35.5303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 42.6607 was down 2.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 43.8061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213,303 UGX
2021 Average 210,811 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 171,667 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,635.99 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

42.3161
34.9135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 41.1436, compared to 38.2341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.1436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.2341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 4.1723 UGX (High: 40.6314 / Low: 36.4591). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6140 UGX (High: 41.2647 / Low: 40.6506).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.1723
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6818 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 40.5780) against the same month in 2021 (average: 41.7583), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1803 (-2.83%).

2022 Avg (June) 40.5780
2021 Avg (June) 41.7583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4590 40.7918 41.0861
February 41.2647 40.6506 40.8959
March 42.1104 41.0588 41.6992
April 41.4628 40.7666 41.0378
May 42.4094 40.8093 41.5648
June 42.6607 39.6843 40.5780
July 40.9558 39.7467 40.3552
August 40.9819 39.5472 40.3750
September 40.6314 36.4591 39.0294
October 38.0604 36.0525 37.3476
November 37.5653 35.3528 36.7669
December 36.4541 34.3335 35.5303