YEARLY HIGH
49.3309 UGX
YEARLY LOW
43.9438 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.9737 UGX

2022 BTN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BTN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 49.3309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 43.9438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3871 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.4237 to the December average rate of 44.7179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 49.3309 was down 2.86% compared to the 2021 peak of 50.7857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,655 UGX
2021 Average 242,827 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 219,719 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,935.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

48.5449
44.3700
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BTN 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: JanтАУJun) was 47.1630, compared to 46.7844 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.3786 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 47.1630
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 46.7844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 2.4806 UGX (High: 48.6739 / Low: 46.1933). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5896 UGX (High: 47.1684 / Low: 46.5788).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒2.4806
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.5896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2640 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 48.1970) against the same month in 2021 (average: 47.7042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4928 (+1.03%).

2022 Avg (August) 48.1970
2021 Avg (August) 47.7042

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Month High Low Average
January 47.7694 46.7458 47.4237
February 47.1684 46.5788 46.9201
March 47.4729 46.6305 47.1293
April 47.1375 46.0240 46.5271
May 48.6739 46.1933 46.9652
June 49.0155 47.4317 48.0126
July 48.7228 46.9667 47.6902
August 49.3309 47.2670 48.1970
September 48.1420 47.1392 47.6901
October 47.2841 45.8780 46.4295
November 46.5863 45.6434 45.9819
December 46.0299 43.9438 44.7179