YEARLY HIGH
49.3122 UGX
YEARLY LOW
43.8931 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.9613 UGX

2022 INR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the INR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 49.3122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 43.8931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4191 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3990 to the December average rate of 44.7279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 49.3122 was down 3.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 50.8479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,328,056 UGX
2021 Average 12,131,688 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,973,282 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,354,774.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

48.5436
44.3811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 47.1445, compared to 46.7782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.7782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 2.5797 UGX (High: 48.6766 / Low: 46.0968). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6716 UGX (High: 47.1465 / Low: 46.4749).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5797
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6716

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.3006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 48.1967) against the same month in 2021 (average: 47.7357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4610 (+0.97%).

2022 Avg (August) 48.1967
2021 Avg (August) 47.7357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.8143 46.7036 47.3990
February 47.1465 46.4749 46.8871
March 47.5906 46.5547 47.1172
April 47.1538 46.0454 46.5377
May 48.6766 46.0968 46.9140
June 48.9711 47.5183 48.0120
July 48.8132 46.8019 47.6810
August 49.3122 47.2390 48.1967
September 48.0605 47.0197 47.6166
October 47.2627 45.7006 46.4184
November 46.9467 45.5132 46.0285
December 46.0667 43.8931 44.7279