YEARLY HIGH
34.5287 UGX
YEARLY LOW
31.4744 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.0679 UGX

2022 RSD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RSD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 34.5287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 31.4744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0543 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9832 to the December average rate of 33.2883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 34.5287 was down 10.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 38.7470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,644 UGX
2021 Average 180,450 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 157,372 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,271.49 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

34.1770
31.8517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 33.4101, compared to 32.7257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.4101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 2.9527 UGX (High: 34.5287 / Low: 31.5761). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7540 UGX (High: 34.2870 / Low: 33.5330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9527
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7540

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 32.6545) against the same month in 2021 (average: 36.6892), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0347 (-11.00%).

2022 Avg (May) 32.6545
2021 Avg (May) 36.6892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.3390 33.2422 33.9832
February 34.2870 33.5330 33.9170
March 34.0880 33.3224 33.5978
April 33.5917 31.6672 32.5787
May 34.5287 31.5761 32.6545
June 34.4653 33.1658 33.7292
July 33.7097 32.1688 32.9408
August 33.9346 32.1991 33.0816
September 32.9255 31.5084 32.2674
October 32.6123 31.6938 32.0455
November 33.2676 31.4744 32.7304
December 33.9928 32.8967 33.2883