2022 LSL to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

247.6416 UGX

YEARLY LOW

205.8698 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.1882 UGX

2022 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 247.6416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 205.8698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.7719 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 227.9618 to the December average rate of 213.5558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 247.6416 was down 5.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 262.2705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,238,208 UGX

2021 Average 1,215,030 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,029,349 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,859.25 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

242.2884

208.2344

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 233.4301, compared to 218.9463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.4838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.4301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.9463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 24.6712 UGX (High: 244.0508 / Low: 219.3796). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0264 UGX (High: 234.0279 / Low: 226.0015).

July Spread (Volatile) ±24.6712

February Spread (Stable) ±8.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.6236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 239.4506) against the same month in 2021 (average: 244.2558), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8052 (-1.97%).

2022 Avg (March) 239.4506

2021 Avg (March) 244.2558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	233.0356	221.1572	227.9618
February	234.0279	226.0015	230.9014
March	247.6416	229.2019	239.4506
April	244.8651	222.0485	236.7975
May	242.3352	220.4878	227.9700
June	244.4599	230.8819	237.4994
July	244.0508	219.3796	226.8669
August	237.0632	222.6111	229.6709
September	223.6904	212.8287	218.0473
October	215.1419	206.6380	211.0723
November	220.8372	205.8698	214.4646
December	220.4530	207.8923	213.5558