YEARLY HIGH
0.0087 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 SRD

2022 UGX to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0060 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 43.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0087 was up 42.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0061, 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 43 SRD
2021 Average 25 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 28 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.68 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0089
0.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SRD 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 SRD (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SRD (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0058).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.0086) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+44.12%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.0086
2021 Avg (December) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
February 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
March 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
April 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
May 0.0059 0.0056 0.0058
June 0.0060 0.0056 0.0058
July 0.0063 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0066 0.0061 0.0064
September 0.0074 0.0066 0.0071
October 0.0077 0.0072 0.0074
November 0.0084 0.0077 0.0081
December 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086