YEARLY HIGH
476.8442 UGX
YEARLY LOW
430.7668 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
453.2756 UGX

2022 SBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 476.8442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 430.7668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.0774 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 437.0042 to the December average rate of 448.2948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 476.8442 was up 2.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 466.1970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,384,221 UGX
2021 Average 2,235,529 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,153,834 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230,387.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

471.2105
431.3343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 444.8902, compared to 461.6610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.7709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 444.8902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 461.6610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 26.5053 UGX (High: 465.3544 / Low: 438.8490). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0016 UGX (High: 438.4986 / Low: 432.4970).

May Spread (Volatile) ±26.5053
January Spread (Stable) ±6.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 11.5817 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 466.7595) against the same month in 2021 (average: 438.0391), the exchange rate shifted by +28.7204 (+6.56%).

2022 Avg (September) 466.7595
2021 Avg (September) 438.0391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 438.4986 432.4970 437.0042
February 439.2395 430.7668 434.6573
March 450.0139 436.7010 446.4416
April 446.4377 439.2186 442.4757
May 465.3544 438.8490 447.6265
June 468.0714 458.0525 461.1356
July 475.7372 456.0603 464.9665
August 473.4524 456.0287 465.7522
September 476.8442 460.6451 466.7595
October 472.7464 461.4278 467.8875
November 461.3773 453.4337 456.3057
December 454.8258 440.6586 448.2948