2022 BWP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 316.7277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 279.9968.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.7309 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.0077 to the December average rate of 286.1380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 316.7277 was down 7.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 342.0476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
BWP to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 304.9582, compared to 292.4633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.4949 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 23.1916 UGX (High: 314.2967 / Low: 291.1052). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2982 UGX (High: 306.2472 / Low: 301.9490).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 10.9875 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 308.6088) against the same month in 2021 (average: 330.3404), the exchange rate shifted by -21.7316 (-6.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 306.4984 | 299.7488 | 304.0077 |
| February | 306.2472 | 301.9490 | 304.7180 |
| March | 314.6569 | 301.4837 | 310.0952 |
| April | 311.5715 | 292.4247 | 303.2312 |
| May | 314.2967 | 291.1052 | 299.0885 |
| June | 316.7277 | 302.8643 | 308.6088 |
| July | 308.7992 | 294.2355 | 300.2497 |
| August | 309.5526 | 295.6261 | 303.2325 |
| September | 296.9843 | 287.1018 | 292.2450 |
| October | 290.3945 | 282.2951 | 285.6824 |
| November | 291.7145 | 279.9968 | 287.2323 |
| December | 290.7725 | 281.8192 | 286.1380 |