YEARLY HIGH
798.1884 UGX
YEARLY LOW
620.1774 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
715.7235 UGX

2022 BRL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BRL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 798.1884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 620.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 178.0110 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 639.1738 to the December average rate of 702.8434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 798.1884 was up 10.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 723.2545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,954,710 UGX
2021 Average 16,633,704 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 15,504,435 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,450,274.83 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

758.6811
628.3095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 710.4676, compared to 720.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 710.4676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 720.9794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 104.1068 UGX (High: 798.1884 / Low: 694.0816). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.1047 UGX (High: 721.0821 / Low: 689.9774).

May Spread (Volatile) ±104.1068
December Spread (Stable) ±31.1047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 34.5935 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.5935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 733.9588) against the same month in 2021 (average: 670.4528), the exchange rate shifted by +63.5061 (+9.47%).

2022 Avg (May) 733.9588
2021 Avg (May) 670.4528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 661.2565 620.1774 639.1738
February 701.0919 657.9936 676.1740
March 762.0764 683.8312 723.0854
April 773.3827 709.7915 747.8168
May 798.1884 694.0816 733.9588
June 788.7201 714.2262 742.5967
July 748.1367 689.5109 708.0033
August 762.9495 730.3708 746.5767
September 748.7575 711.8612 730.6627
October 743.2367 702.0050 726.3463
November 750.5542 689.3833 711.4440
December 721.0821 689.9774 702.8434