2022 BMD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3900.0032 UGX

YEARLY LOW

3491.6069 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

3689.0393 UGX

2022 BMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 3900.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3491.6069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 408.3963 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3528.9433 to the December average rate of 3687.3489, 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 3900.0032 was up 4.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 3718.5333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,500,016 UGX

2021 Average 17,933,551 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 17,458,035 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,041,981.40 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3867.2312

3483.8063

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 3593.1565, compared to 3784.9222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 191.7658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3593.1565

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3784.9222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 252.3547 UGX (High: 3777.2670 / Low: 3524.9123). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.3648 UGX (High: 3546.3028 / Low: 3504.9381).

May Spread (Volatile) ±252.3547

January Spread (Stable) ±41.3648

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 67.4862 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -67.4862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 3835.2791) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3537.8653), the exchange rate shifted by +297.4138 (+8.41%).

2022 Avg (August) 3835.2791

2021 Avg (August) 3537.8653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3546.3028	3504.9381	3528.9433
February	3549.4244	3491.6069	3515.7583
March	3623.3213	3528.9110	3592.2093
April	3581.5444	3518.2261	3546.0349
May	3777.2670	3524.9123	3627.8396
June	3799.3436	3716.4996	3748.1534
July	3878.4901	3714.6023	3791.6306
August	3900.0032	3758.0136	3835.2791
September	3883.1601	3765.0295	3819.8596
October	3852.9281	3772.1995	3821.4506
November	3787.2032	3732.0278	3753.9644
December	3738.8828	3638.8612	3687.3489