YEARLY HIGH
179.8804 UGX
YEARLY LOW
115.0119 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.6011 UGX

2022 SRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 179.8804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 115.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.8685 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.8123 to the December average rate of 116.3970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 179.8804 was down 31.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 262.7196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 899,402 UGX
2021 Average 1,028,422 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 575,059 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,342.49 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

180.1346
110.6026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 171.3065, compared to 139.8958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.4108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.3065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.8958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 15.9648 UGX (High: 150.6611 / Low: 134.6962). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2218 UGX (High: 118.2337 / Low: 115.0119).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.9648
December Spread (Stable) ±3.2218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 15.4152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.4152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 171.9151) against the same month in 2021 (average: 187.5308), the exchange rate shifted by -15.6157 (-8.33%).

2022 Avg (June) 171.9151
2021 Avg (June) 187.5308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.4019 165.4221 166.8123
February 173.6350 166.8271 170.5945
March 176.0603 172.4617 174.3403
April 172.8044 169.5099 171.0610
May 178.8225 169.4384 173.1158
June 179.8804 167.9361 171.9151
July 168.5036 158.9836 165.7476
August 164.1550 151.0936 157.0055
September 150.6611 134.6962 141.5903
October 139.1594 130.4931 134.6925
November 129.1935 118.3620 123.9417
December 118.2337 115.0119 116.3970