2022 XDR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5413.9888 UGX

YEARLY LOW

4842.4047 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

5058.3822 UGX

2022 XDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 5413.9888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 4842.4047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 571.5841 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4951.2139 to the December average rate of 4896.3321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5413.9888 was up 1.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 5356.8748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,069,944 UGX

2021 Average 25,552,759 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 24,212,023 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,857,920.67 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5268.0838

4862.5365

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4985.7160, compared to 5131.0484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 145.3324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4985.7160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5131.0484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 523.6519 UGX (High: 5413.9888 / Low: 4890.3369). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 76.8248 UGX (High: 4981.5250 / Low: 4904.7003).

September Spread (Volatile) ±523.6519

January Spread (Stable) ±76.8248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 171.4743 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -171.4743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 5234.2882) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5014.2038), the exchange rate shifted by +220.0845 (+4.39%).

2022 Avg (September) 5234.2882

2021 Avg (September) 5014.2038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4981.5250	4904.7003	4951.2139
February	4965.3326	4887.8405	4932.3249
March	5058.9640	4937.5839	5006.6089
April	4989.8635	4850.8161	4908.6931
May	5192.2766	4842.4047	4979.0214
June	5237.9959	5091.6454	5136.4336
July	5272.1589	5071.2264	5158.2879
August	5294.9318	5122.7183	5210.5545
September	5413.9888	4890.3369	5234.2882
October	5396.1595	4907.8819	5229.1510
November	5318.9973	4889.0640	5057.6767
December	4966.7463	4845.1520	4896.3321