YEARLY HIGH
1781.4695 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1619.8040 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1685.6715 UGX

2022 FJD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FJD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 1781.4695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 1619.8040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.6655 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1656.7062 to the December average rate of 1669.9456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1781.4695 was down 3.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 1841.3725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,907,347 UGX
2021 Average 8,671,850 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 8,099,020 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 808,327.54 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1754.3898
1636.4039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1679.4184, compared to 1691.9247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1679.4184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1691.9247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 140.3288 UGX (High: 1760.8815 / Low: 1620.5528). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.8431 UGX (High: 1671.0251 / Low: 1630.1820).

May Spread (Volatile) ±140.3288
February Spread (Stable) ±40.8431

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 52.4000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.4000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1744.5577) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1690.4692), the exchange rate shifted by +54.0885 (+3.20%).

2022 Avg (August) 1744.5577
2021 Avg (August) 1690.4692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1670.4946 1620.1853 1656.7062
February 1671.0251 1630.1820 1646.2361
March 1733.6098 1659.5706 1706.8230
April 1713.0019 1635.9047 1675.5498
May 1760.8815 1620.5528 1668.9493
June 1766.6436 1692.9237 1722.2459
July 1772.0114 1675.9621 1715.8982
August 1781.4695 1696.1749 1744.5577
September 1722.6546 1655.0596 1692.1577
October 1679.5259 1619.8040 1656.2542
November 1698.9303 1638.6661 1672.7345
December 1702.6265 1628.0967 1669.9456