YEARLY HIGH
0.0036 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0034 BWP

2022 UGX to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0036 was up 7.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0033, 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 18 BWP
2021 Average 15 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 16 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.07 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0035
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BWP 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BWP (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0035) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+7.09%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0035
2021 Avg (November) 0.0033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
February 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
March 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
April 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
May 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
June 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
July 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
September 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
October 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
November 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
December 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035