YEARLY HIGH
0.3155 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2060 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2743 UGX

2022 SLL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SLL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.3155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.2060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1095 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3109 to the December average rate of 0.2087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3155 was down 13.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,577 UGX
2021 Average 1,722 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,030 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3212
0.1985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.2983, compared to 0.2503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0579 UGX (High: 0.2772 / Low: 0.2193). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 UGX (High: 0.3096 / Low: 0.3050).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0579
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.3100) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3585), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0485 (-13.53%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.3100
2021 Avg (March) 0.3585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3143 0.3068 0.3109
February 0.3096 0.3050 0.3069
March 0.3155 0.3045 0.3100
April 0.3042 0.2708 0.2921
May 0.2931 0.2672 0.2831
June 0.2948 0.2831 0.2866
July 0.2850 0.2760 0.2804
August 0.2837 0.2733 0.2790
September 0.2785 0.2700 0.2754
October 0.2772 0.2193 0.2457
November 0.2183 0.2113 0.2130
December 0.2117 0.2060 0.2087