YEARLY HIGH
0.2619 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2329 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2485 UGX

2022 IDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the IDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.2619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.2329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2462 to the December average rate of 0.2368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2619 was down 1.77% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,618,790 UGX
2021 Average 2,507,247 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,329,169 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289,620.35 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2607
0.2347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.2486, compared to 0.2485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0158 UGX (High: 0.2597 / Low: 0.2438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 UGX (High: 0.2470 / Low: 0.2427).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.2586) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+5.14%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.2586
2021 Avg (August) 0.2459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2490 0.2437 0.2462
February 0.2470 0.2427 0.2449
March 0.2541 0.2446 0.2504
April 0.2493 0.2433 0.2463
May 0.2597 0.2438 0.2488
June 0.2610 0.2509 0.2549
July 0.2610 0.2469 0.2533
August 0.2619 0.2540 0.2586
September 0.2574 0.2510 0.2548
October 0.2530 0.2413 0.2476
November 0.2436 0.2373 0.2399
December 0.2434 0.2329 0.2368