YEARLY HIGH
8.5998 UGX
YEARLY LOW
6.3478 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4832 UGX

2022 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 8.5998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 6.3478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2519 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0514 to the December average rate of 6.4615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.5998 was down 87.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 67.2248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,999 UGX
2021 Average 84,461 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 31,739 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,259.70 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.4941
6.2767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 8.0315, compared to 6.9348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 1.9538 UGX (High: 8.5106 / Low: 6.5568). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0976 UGX (High: 7.9911 / Low: 7.8935).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9538
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3786 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 8.3093) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.9246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3847 (+4.85%).

2022 Avg (July) 8.3093
2021 Avg (July) 7.9246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1058 7.9477 8.0514
February 7.9911 7.8935 7.9318
March 8.1059 7.9301 8.0389
April 8.0035 7.8620 7.9265
May 8.3017 7.8769 8.0249
June 8.3502 8.1413 8.2154
July 8.5998 8.1372 8.3093
August 8.5106 6.5568 6.9307
September 6.7241 6.5083 6.6180
October 6.7669 6.5925 6.6930
November 6.6595 6.5532 6.5965
December 6.5656 6.3478 6.4615