2022 UGX to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1575 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.1163 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1350 SDG

2022 UGX to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.1163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1242 to the December average rate of 0.1548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1575 was down 84.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0240, 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 788 SDG

2021 Average 531 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 581 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.26 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1582

0.1169

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SDG 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 0.1245, compared to 0.1454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0350 SDG (High: 0.1525 / Low: 0.1175). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SDG (High: 0.1267 / Low: 0.1251).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0350

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.1548) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+25.75%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.1548

2021 Avg (December) 0.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1258	0.1234	0.1242
February	0.1267	0.1251	0.1261
March	0.1261	0.1234	0.1244
April	0.1272	0.1249	0.1262
May	0.1270	0.1205	0.1246
June	0.1228	0.1198	0.1217
July	0.1229	0.1163	0.1204
August	0.1525	0.1175	0.1452
September	0.1537	0.1487	0.1511
October	0.1517	0.1478	0.1494
November	0.1526	0.1502	0.1516
December	0.1575	0.1523	0.1548