YEARLY HIGH
35.8621 UGX
YEARLY LOW
24.7586 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.7193 UGX

2022 HTG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HTG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 35.8621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 24.7586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1035 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6916 to the December average rate of 25.4787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 35.8621 was down 31.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 52.1296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179,311 UGX
2021 Average 202,784 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 123,793 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,517.67 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

35.6129
24.5574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 33.4930, compared to 29.9456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.4930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.9456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 3.9702 UGX (High: 33.1823 / Low: 29.2122). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8441 UGX (High: 34.6016 / Low: 33.7576).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9702
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8441

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 2.9384 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 34.6916) against the same month in 2021 (average: 50.6020), the exchange rate shifted by -15.9104 (-31.44%).

2022 Avg (January) 34.6916
2021 Avg (January) 50.6020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8621 33.9975 34.6916
February 34.6016 33.7576 34.1885
March 34.6216 33.6524 34.0615
April 33.8896 32.2387 32.7133
May 33.7305 31.0784 32.5391
June 33.9285 32.0084 32.7640
July 33.9203 32.0934 32.6946
August 33.1823 29.2122 30.8822
September 32.5143 31.5295 32.0914
October 31.8671 29.3931 30.7325
November 29.5769 26.6051 27.7941
December 26.5261 24.7586 25.4787