YEARLY HIGH
1188.9363 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1034.3775 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1099.1937 UGX

2022 ILS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ILS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1188.9363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 1034.3775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.5588 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1125.3775 to the December average rate of 1067.0316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1188.9363 was up 0.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 1183.3317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,944,681 UGX
2021 Average 5,550,365 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 5,171,887 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 772,793.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1175.3299
1057.1863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1098.9429, compared to 1099.4445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1098.9429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1099.4445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 99.8977 UGX (High: 1134.2752 / Low: 1034.3775). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.8745 UGX (High: 1107.1849 / Low: 1077.3104).

May Spread (Volatile) ±99.8977
February Spread (Stable) ±29.8745

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 57.2739 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -57.2739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1165.4846) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1097.2264), the exchange rate shifted by +68.2581 (+6.22%).

2022 Avg (August) 1165.4846
2021 Avg (August) 1097.2264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1147.6840 1094.2980 1125.3775
February 1107.1849 1077.3104 1093.3240
March 1130.0815 1091.0365 1107.8231
April 1118.4556 1063.8159 1093.2900
May 1134.2752 1034.3775 1074.0542
June 1136.6568 1071.7727 1099.7889
July 1135.2541 1053.4009 1095.5591
August 1188.9363 1140.8159 1165.4846
September 1133.4935 1082.7272 1108.2107
October 1093.7592 1062.4840 1079.0654
November 1101.7517 1054.1795 1081.3154
December 1102.0863 1039.0598 1067.0316