YEARLY HIGH
4.8545 SLL
YEARLY LOW
3.1698 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7107 SLL

2022 UGX to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 4.8545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 3.1698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6848 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2163 to the December average rate of 4.7911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.8545 was up 51.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.1983, 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 24,273 SLL
2021 Average 14,540 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 15,849 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,423.78 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.9485
3.0588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SLL 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 3.3580, compared to 4.0633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.9519 SLL (High: 4.5595 / Low: 3.6076). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0487 SLL (High: 3.2786 / Low: 3.2299).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9519
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0487

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 4.7911) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.1591), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6320 (+51.66%).

2022 Avg (December) 4.7911
2021 Avg (December) 3.1591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2597 3.1815 3.2163
February 3.2786 3.2299 3.2582
March 3.2844 3.1698 3.2262
April 3.6928 3.2878 3.4251
May 3.7427 3.4118 3.5328
June 3.5329 3.3920 3.4895
July 3.6232 3.5092 3.5673
August 3.6586 3.5254 3.5852
September 3.7038 3.5911 3.6312
October 4.5595 3.6076 4.1089
November 4.7334 4.5799 4.6962
December 4.8545 4.7247 4.7911