YEARLY HIGH
1443.0827 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1291.9676 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1365.0253 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,215,414 UGX
2021 Average 6,635,789 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,459,838 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 755,575.81 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1430.9564
1289.0812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1329.5430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1400.5076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±93.3765
January Spread (Stable) ±15.3058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (August) 1419.1335
2021 Avg (August) 1309.0841

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