YEARLY HIGH
37.0461 UGX
YEARLY LOW
32.5298 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.1390 UGX

2022 CVE to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CVE to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 37.0461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 32.5298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5164 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1233 to the December average rate of 35.3352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 37.0461 was down 9.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 40.9812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 185,231 UGX
2021 Average 191,718 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 162,649 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,581.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

36.3460
33.6726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 35.5219, compared to 34.7560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 3.0999 UGX (High: 36.5908 / Low: 33.4909). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7591 UGX (High: 36.2112 / Low: 35.4521).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.0999
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9670 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 35.2614) against the same month in 2021 (average: 37.9092), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6478 (-6.98%).

2022 Avg (July) 35.2614
2021 Avg (July) 37.9092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.5527 35.3142 36.1233
February 36.6081 35.5527 36.0220
March 36.2112 35.4521 35.7250
April 35.7261 33.6634 34.7580
May 36.5908 33.4909 34.6763
June 36.6590 35.2633 35.8269
July 37.0461 34.3719 35.2614
August 35.9089 34.1877 35.1028
September 35.9537 33.4365 34.3697
October 34.3605 32.5298 33.8954
November 35.3246 33.5655 34.5716
December 35.9524 34.9153 35.3352