2022 DOP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 DOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the DOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 72.6965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 60.6080.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0885 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.2785 to the December average rate of 66.6308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 72.6965 was up 12.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 64.4903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
DOP 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 64.4946, compared to 69.8749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3803 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 4.1466 UGX (High: 68.4990 / Low: 64.3523). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1818 UGX (High: 65.0223 / Low: 63.8405).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5139 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 71.6747) against the same month in 2021 (average: 62.3080), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3667 (+15.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.1022 | 60.8472 | 61.2785 |
| February | 64.5845 | 60.6080 | 61.8707 |
| March | 66.0190 | 64.7620 | 65.4108 |
| April | 65.0223 | 63.8405 | 64.3762 |
| May | 68.4990 | 64.3523 | 65.7801 |
| June | 69.0016 | 67.0914 | 68.2515 |
| July | 71.3789 | 67.8836 | 69.5042 |
| August | 72.0601 | 69.4806 | 71.1789 |
| September | 72.6965 | 70.4402 | 71.6747 |
| October | 72.0252 | 70.3537 | 71.1160 |
| November | 71.3245 | 68.3610 | 69.1447 |
| December | 68.4706 | 64.9999 | 66.6308 |