YEARLY HIGH
576.7614 UGX
YEARLY LOW
517.5897 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
548.7616 UGX

2022 CNY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 576.7614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 517.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.1718 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 555.2668 to the December average rate of 528.7488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 576.7614 was up 0.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 574.5928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,419,036 UGX
2021 Average 13,897,788 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,939,742 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,479,294.07 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

570.3267
519.6829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 554.7855, compared to 542.7377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 554.7855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 542.7377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 35.3764 UGX (High: 566.0862 / Low: 530.7098). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9327 UGX (High: 557.9369 / Low: 551.0043).

May Spread (Volatile) ±35.3764
January Spread (Stable) ±6.9327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 18.9454 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 564.0249) against the same month in 2021 (average: 546.0976), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9273 (+3.28%).

2022 Avg (August) 564.0249
2021 Avg (August) 546.0976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 557.9369 551.0043 555.2668
February 562.5613 548.9085 554.3297
March 573.5190 559.0354 566.1064
April 562.8616 535.4608 551.6396
May 566.0862 530.7098 541.5758
June 568.2366 553.1871 559.7948
July 574.8210 552.7764 563.1217
August 576.7614 550.9664 564.0249
September 553.0244 535.9233 545.0795
October 541.4458 520.6035 531.5481
November 533.3449 517.5897 523.9032
December 539.3271 520.6299 528.7488