YEARLY HIGH
496.8252 UGX
YEARLY LOW
448.0300 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
471.0836 UGX

2022 HKD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 496.8252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 448.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.7952 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 452.9041 to the December average rate of 473.3700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 496.8252 was up 3.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 479.5948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,420,630 UGX
2021 Average 11,536,371 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,200,749 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,219,880.30 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

492.6196
446.9694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 459.1380, compared to 483.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.8911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 459.1380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 483.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 32.1870 UGX (High: 481.3491 / Low: 449.1621). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0917 UGX (High: 454.8072 / Low: 449.7155).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.1870
January Spread (Stable) ±5.0917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.3887 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 488.8154) against the same month in 2021 (average: 454.5199), the exchange rate shifted by +34.2956 (+7.55%).

2022 Avg (August) 488.8154
2021 Avg (August) 454.5199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 454.8072 449.7155 452.9041
February 454.2711 448.0300 450.7736
March 463.3806 451.4897 459.1554
April 457.1970 448.7025 452.2142
May 481.3491 449.1621 462.2006
June 484.1374 473.4515 477.5804
July 494.0959 473.3995 483.0772
August 496.8252 479.4394 488.8154
September 494.7315 479.6610 486.6495
October 490.8342 480.5631 486.8258
November 482.4383 476.5655 479.4371
December 480.6015 466.1710 473.3700