2022 UGX to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0291 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.0234 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0253 BDT

2022 UGX to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0243 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0291 was up 19.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146 BDT

2021 Average 119 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 117 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.43 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0286

0.0236

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UGX to BDT 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0028 BDT (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0246). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BDT (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0242).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.0282) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+16.67%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.0282

2021 Avg (December) 0.0241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0245	0.0241	0.0243
February	0.0246	0.0242	0.0245
March	0.0244	0.0237	0.0240
April	0.0245	0.0241	0.0244
May	0.0245	0.0236	0.0241
June	0.0252	0.0234	0.0247
July	0.0252	0.0244	0.0248
August	0.0253	0.0244	0.0248
September	0.0274	0.0246	0.0257
October	0.0277	0.0263	0.0268
November	0.0283	0.0266	0.0272
December	0.0291	0.0274	0.0282