2022 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1454.0426 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1325.2156 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1379.2137 UGX

2022 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1454.0426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 1325.2156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.8270 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1356.6488 to the December average rate of 1365.3840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1454.0426 was down 1.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 1482.5503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,270,213 UGX

2021 Average 7,047,616 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,626,078 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 644,135.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1434.9706

1330.7822

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UGX 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 1375.2332, compared to 1383.1941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1375.2332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1383.1941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 96.7947 UGX (High: 1445.5937 / Low: 1348.7990). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.9774 UGX (High: 1363.3250 / Low: 1348.3477).

May Spread (Volatile) ±96.7947

January Spread (Stable) ±14.9774

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 42.4106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -42.4106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 1420.2797) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1401.1643), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1154 (+1.36%).

2022 Avg (June) 1420.2797

2021 Avg (June) 1401.1643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1363.3250	1348.3477	1356.6488
February	1355.3567	1337.0368	1342.2021
March	1386.8982	1347.5236	1373.9020
April	1381.3057	1355.2395	1370.6368
May	1445.5937	1348.7990	1387.7296
June	1454.0426	1401.5657	1420.2797
July	1430.7944	1379.3357	1400.8392
August	1445.3984	1406.7512	1426.2882
September	1423.0199	1381.1356	1404.7997
October	1394.1377	1336.2151	1362.3892
November	1352.4034	1325.2156	1339.4646
December	1384.4215	1338.2523	1365.3840