YEARLY HIGH
25.3989 UGX
YEARLY LOW
22.7791 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.1308 UGX

2022 LRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 25.3989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 22.7791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6198 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6272 to the December average rate of 23.9126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 25.3989 was up 0.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 25.2093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,995 UGX
2021 Average 108,343 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 113,896 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,098.96 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

25.1760
22.6672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 23.6231, compared to 24.6384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.6231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 1.5067 UGX (High: 24.8504 / Low: 23.3438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2422 UGX (High: 23.0213 / Low: 22.7791).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5067
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2422

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7510 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 24.9669) against the same month in 2021 (average: 20.6055), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3614 (+21.17%).

2022 Avg (August) 24.9669
2021 Avg (August) 20.6055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.4322 23.0051 23.6272
February 23.0213 22.7791 22.8762
March 23.5937 22.8779 23.3863
April 23.4625 23.0855 23.2925
May 24.8504 23.3438 23.9085
June 24.9957 24.4507 24.6478
July 25.3078 24.3681 24.8588
August 25.3989 24.4822 24.9669
September 25.2933 24.4482 24.8257
October 25.0516 24.5506 24.8693
November 24.6563 24.2339 24.3973
December 24.2548 23.5613 23.9126