2022 LBP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6167 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2.2916 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4340 UGX

2022 LBP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 2.6167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 2.2916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3251 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3345 to the December average rate of 2.4283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6167 was up 6.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.4519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,083 UGX

2021 Average 11,804 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 11,458 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,625.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.5472

2.3015

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 2.3712, compared to 2.4969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3712

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.1672 UGX (High: 2.4891 / Low: 2.3219). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0464 UGX (High: 2.3646 / Low: 2.3182).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1672

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0470 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2.5266) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.3238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2028 (+8.73%).

2022 Avg (September) 2.5266

2021 Avg (September) 2.3238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3560	2.3060	2.3345
February	2.3460	2.2916	2.3220
March	2.4263	2.3342	2.3730
April	2.3646	2.3182	2.3381
May	2.4891	2.3219	2.3886
June	2.5059	2.4405	2.4709
July	2.5619	2.4569	2.5083
August	2.5724	2.4701	2.5267
September	2.6167	2.4994	2.5266
October	2.5399	2.4841	2.5160
November	2.5181	2.4451	2.4753
December	2.4666	2.3760	2.4283