2022 EGP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

230.4479 UGX

YEARLY LOW

147.0622 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

195.4765 UGX

2022 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 230.4479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 147.0622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.3858 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.4981 to the December average rate of 149.5446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 230.4479 was down 2.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 237.4542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,152,240 UGX

2021 Average 1,142,500 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 735,311 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 416,928.78 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

231.9935

142.0492

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 209.0237, compared to 181.9294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.0237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.9294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 39.9567 UGX (High: 197.2013 / Low: 157.2445). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9575 UGX (High: 225.7594 / Low: 222.8019).

October Spread (Volatile) ±39.9567

January Spread (Stable) ±2.9575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 36.5154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -36.5154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 216.7819) against the same month in 2021 (average: 233.1785), the exchange rate shifted by -16.3965 (-7.03%).

2022 Avg (March) 216.7819

2021 Avg (March) 233.1785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	225.7594	222.8019	224.4981
February	225.8642	221.9049	223.5804
March	230.4479	193.6356	216.7819
April	195.9966	189.3497	192.3879
May	202.9723	190.7234	196.7487
June	203.8843	198.1585	200.1453
July	204.9960	196.9817	200.6930
August	204.0888	196.2358	200.2643
September	198.9842	193.7960	197.0647
October	197.2013	157.2445	190.2625
November	156.6528	151.6903	153.7471
December	152.2365	147.0622	149.5446