YEARLY HIGH
1.5522 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.3900 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4683 UGX

2022 SYP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SYP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.3900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1623 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4048 to the December average rate of 1.4676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5522 was down 78.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.2513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,761 UGX
2021 Average 18,115 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,950 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 811.25 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5391
1.3869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.4302, compared to 1.5064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.1004 UGX (High: 1.5034 / Low: 1.4030). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 UGX (High: 1.4115 / Low: 1.3953).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1.5265) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.8131), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2867 (-45.74%).

2022 Avg (August) 1.5265
2021 Avg (August) 2.8131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4115 1.3953 1.4048
February 1.4130 1.3900 1.3996
March 1.4424 1.4048 1.4300
April 1.4258 1.4003 1.4114
May 1.5034 1.4030 1.4439
June 1.5122 1.4792 1.4918
July 1.5437 1.4784 1.5091
August 1.5522 1.4957 1.5265
September 1.5455 1.4985 1.5203
October 1.5335 1.5014 1.5210
November 1.5073 1.4854 1.4941
December 1.4881 1.4483 1.4676