2022 XCD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 XCD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the XCD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1443.0827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1291.9676.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 151.1152 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1305.7828 to the December average rate of 1364.3962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1443.0827 was up 4.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 1375.9351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
XCD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1329.5430, compared to 1400.5076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.9646 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 93.3765 UGX (High: 1397.6678 / Low: 1304.2912). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3058 UGX (High: 1312.2062 / Low: 1296.9004).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 25.0147 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1419.1335) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1309.0841), the exchange rate shifted by +110.0493 (+8.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1312.2062 | 1296.9004 | 1305.7828 |
| February | 1313.3612 | 1291.9676 | 1300.9041 |
| March | 1340.7046 | 1305.7708 | 1329.1925 |
| April | 1325.2463 | 1301.8172 | 1312.1070 |
| May | 1397.6678 | 1304.2912 | 1342.3765 |
| June | 1405.8366 | 1375.1826 | 1386.8951 |
| July | 1435.1224 | 1374.4805 | 1402.9826 |
| August | 1443.0827 | 1390.5436 | 1419.1335 |
| September | 1436.8504 | 1393.1396 | 1413.4279 |
| October | 1426.1125 | 1395.7927 | 1414.0600 |
| November | 1401.3444 | 1380.9283 | 1389.0453 |
| December | 1383.4648 | 1346.4547 | 1364.3962 |