2022 GTQ to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 501.7007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 454.4793.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.2214 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 458.0199 to the December average rate of 468.5591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 501.7007 was up 5.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 476.4830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
GTQ to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 466.7616, compared to 485.1445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.3828 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 30.0440 UGX (High: 491.8747 / Low: 461.8307). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3231 UGX (High: 459.5168 / Low: 456.1937).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.3824 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 495.3115) against the same month in 2021 (average: 456.7841), the exchange rate shifted by +38.5274 (+8.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 459.5168 | 456.1937 | 458.0199 |
| February | 459.7463 | 454.4793 | 456.7776 |
| March | 470.0111 | 457.2602 | 466.2297 |
| April | 465.2064 | 458.7560 | 461.8308 |
| May | 491.8747 | 461.8307 | 473.0288 |
| June | 494.4706 | 477.6760 | 484.6830 |
| July | 501.5438 | 479.2143 | 489.8443 |
| August | 501.7007 | 485.5146 | 495.3115 |
| September | 493.9742 | 482.5796 | 490.1111 |
| October | 488.9033 | 483.5427 | 486.0993 |
| November | 485.1655 | 477.3120 | 480.9415 |
| December | 477.3708 | 463.1590 | 468.5591 |