YEARLY HIGH
443.4835 UGX
YEARLY LOW
399.4157 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.5927 UGX

2022 SVC to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SVC to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 443.4835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 399.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.0678 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 403.3849 to the December average rate of 421.2953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 443.4835 was up 4.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 424.5879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,217,418 UGX
2021 Average 2,049,536 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,997,079 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220,339.06 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

441.6341
398.2330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 410.5474, compared to 432.6381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.0907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 410.5474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 432.6381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 27.0507 UGX (High: 431.7300 / Low: 404.6794). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3794 UGX (High: 405.1572 / Low: 400.7778).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.0507
January Spread (Stable) ±4.3794

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.1734 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 438.0173) against the same month in 2021 (average: 404.3302), the exchange rate shifted by +33.6872 (+8.33%).

2022 Avg (August) 438.0173
2021 Avg (August) 404.3302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 405.1572 400.7778 403.3849
February 405.4907 399.4157 401.8497
March 413.9833 403.4160 410.4979
April 408.5821 402.2676 404.7710
May 431.7300 404.6794 414.6800
June 434.2831 421.7299 428.1006
July 443.3785 424.5784 433.4570
August 443.4835 429.4653 438.0173
September 442.9964 432.1872 436.7768
October 440.0804 434.2404 436.8132
November 433.5975 426.8637 429.4687
December 427.4904 415.9454 421.2953