YEARLY HIGH
0.1758 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1594 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1665 UGX

2022 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.1758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1669 to the December average rate of 0.1616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1758 was down 3.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 879 UGX
2021 Average 866 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 797 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.86 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1727
0.1605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1655, compared to 0.1674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0143 UGX (High: 0.1747 / Low: 0.1603). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 UGX (High: 0.1673 / Low: 0.1654).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.1716) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.60%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.1716
2021 Avg (August) 0.1706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1675 0.1656 0.1669
February 0.1673 0.1654 0.1663
March 0.1695 0.1650 0.1678
April 0.1670 0.1622 0.1640
May 0.1657 0.1602 0.1629
June 0.1714 0.1598 0.1651
July 0.1747 0.1603 0.1703
August 0.1758 0.1678 0.1716
September 0.1709 0.1681 0.1698
October 0.1694 0.1647 0.1669
November 0.1659 0.1635 0.1644
December 0.1638 0.1594 0.1616