YEARLY HIGH
2294.1195 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2053.8864 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2170.0363 UGX

2022 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2294.1195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 2053.8864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 240.2331 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2076.0066 to the December average rate of 2169.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2294.1195 was up 4.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 2186.3372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,470,598 UGX
2021 Average 10,544,188 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,269,432 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,201,165.53 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2274.8419
2049.2978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2113.6477, compared to 2226.4248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 112.7771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2113.6477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2226.4248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 148.4440 UGX (High: 2221.9218 / Low: 2073.4778). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.3322 UGX (High: 2086.0605 / Low: 2061.7283).

May Spread (Volatile) ±148.4440
January Spread (Stable) ±24.3322

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 39.6978 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.6978

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 2256.0465) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2080.1123), the exchange rate shifted by +175.9343 (+8.46%).

2022 Avg (August) 2256.0465
2021 Avg (August) 2080.1123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2086.0605 2061.7283 2076.0066
February 2087.8967 2053.8864 2068.0931
March 2131.3654 2075.8300 2113.0643
April 2106.7908 2069.5447 2085.9029
May 2221.9218 2073.4778 2134.0233
June 2234.9080 2186.1762 2204.7961
July 2281.4647 2185.0602 2230.3709
August 2294.1195 2210.5963 2256.0465
September 2284.2118 2214.7232 2246.9763
October 2266.4283 2218.9409 2247.9121
November 2227.7666 2195.3105 2208.2143
December 2199.3428 2140.5066 2169.0288