YEARLY HIGH
6.2723 STD
YEARLY LOW
5.6881 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0103 STD

2022 UGX to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 6.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 5.6881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5841 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9932 to the December average rate of 6.1903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.2723 was up 4.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.0109, 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 31,361 STD
2021 Average 28,900 STD
Yearly Trough Low 28,441 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,920.71 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.2266
5.7906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to STD 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 6.0442, compared to 5.9764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.5123 STD (High: 6.2374 / Low: 5.7251). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0685 STD (High: 6.0455 / Low: 5.9771).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5123
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0685

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1838 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 6.1903) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.9679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2224 (+3.73%).

2022 Avg (December) 6.1903
2021 Avg (December) 5.9679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0388 5.9687 5.9932
February 6.0455 5.9771 6.0147
March 6.0591 5.9013 5.9586
April 6.1637 5.9871 6.0987
May 6.2412 6.0356 6.1401
June 6.2594 5.8359 6.0598
July 6.2374 5.7251 5.8760
August 5.9585 5.6881 5.8270
September 5.9474 5.8503 5.8908
October 6.0714 5.9047 5.9928
November 6.1157 6.0266 6.0815
December 6.2723 6.1045 6.1903