YEARLY HIGH
2.8473 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.5520 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1977 UYU

2022 EGP to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 2.8473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.5520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2952 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8322 to the December average rate of 1.5813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.8473 was up 0.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.8459, 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 14,236 UYU
2021 Average 13,877 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 7,760 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,476.21 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9573
1.4562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to UYU 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 2.4534, compared to 1.9420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.4940 UYU (High: 2.7359 / Low: 2.2419). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0492 UYU (High: 2.1342 / Low: 2.0850).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4940
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4167 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2.8322) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.6923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1399 (+5.20%).

2022 Avg (January) 2.8322
2021 Avg (January) 2.6923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8473 2.7914 2.8322
February 2.7964 2.6728 2.7462
March 2.7359 2.2419 2.5622
April 2.2694 2.1591 2.2362
May 2.2806 2.1442 2.2171
June 2.1528 2.1000 2.1262
July 2.2284 2.0931 2.1665
August 2.1575 2.0916 2.1130
September 2.1342 2.0850 2.1095
October 2.1342 1.6785 2.0491
November 1.6835 1.5922 1.6324
December 1.6171 1.5520 1.5813