YEARLY HIGH
1061.8032 UGX
YEARLY LOW
950.6145 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1004.3603 UGX

2022 AED to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AED to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1061.8032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 950.6145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.1888 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 960.7710 to the December average rate of 1003.9574, 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 1061.8032 was up 4.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 1012.4050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,309,016 UGX
2021 Average 4,882,396 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,753,072 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555,943.75 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1052.8719
948.4739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 978.2463, compared to 1030.4744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.2281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 978.2463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1030.4744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 68.7035 UGX (High: 1028.3594 / Low: 959.6559). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.2760 UGX (High: 965.5163 / Low: 954.2403).

May Spread (Volatile) ±68.7035
January Spread (Stable) ±11.2760

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 18.3698 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.3698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1044.1721) against the same month in 2021 (average: 963.1776), the exchange rate shifted by +80.9944 (+8.41%).

2022 Avg (August) 1044.1721
2021 Avg (August) 963.1776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 965.5163 954.2403 960.7710
February 966.3294 950.6145 957.1738
March 986.4478 960.7446 977.9858
April 975.0953 957.8356 965.4188
May 1028.3594 959.6559 987.6866
June 1034.3698 1011.8155 1020.4418
July 1055.9447 1011.2990 1032.2853
August 1061.8032 1023.1177 1044.1721
September 1057.2017 1025.0445 1039.9731
October 1048.9867 1027.0044 1040.4142
November 1031.0968 1016.0680 1022.0444
December 1017.9093 990.7109 1003.9574