YEARLY HIGH
3028.4142 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2667.0432 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2834.8725 UGX

2022 CAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 3028.4142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 2667.0432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 361.3710 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2794.5700 to the December average rate of 2710.3056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3028.4142 was up 2.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 2959.1401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,142,071 UGX
2021 Average 14,306,647 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,335,216 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,806,855.11 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2992.5906
2684.6433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2825.5557, compared to 2844.1893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.6336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2825.5557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2844.1893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 242.0898 UGX (High: 2988.8289 / Low: 2746.7391). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.4537 UGX (High: 2801.9928 / Low: 2748.5391).

May Spread (Volatile) ±242.0898
February Spread (Stable) ±53.4537

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 97.1009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -97.1009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 2933.4015) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2838.6937), the exchange rate shifted by +94.7079 (+3.34%).

2022 Avg (July) 2933.4015
2021 Avg (July) 2838.6937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2821.7836 2746.7844 2794.5700
February 2801.9928 2748.5391 2762.6192
March 2891.7237 2773.3309 2840.0191
April 2860.0188 2763.9736 2806.8056
May 2988.8289 2746.7391 2824.7638
June 2999.2111 2870.2537 2924.5566
July 3028.4142 2849.8234 2933.4015
August 3027.0813 2888.4846 2966.9283
September 2937.8102 2785.8097 2869.8274
October 2837.4037 2759.2543 2788.5080
November 2836.0681 2750.9824 2796.1653
December 2782.7226 2667.0432 2710.3056