YEARLY HIGH
31.3299 UGX
YEARLY LOW
25.3147 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.2026 UGX

2022 JPY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 31.3299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 25.3147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0153 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7284 to the December average rate of 27.3633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 31.3299 was down 13.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 36.0262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,664,958 UGX
2021 Average 16,344,544 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,657,331 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,007,627.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

31.2013
25.5260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 29.2891, compared to 27.1161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.2891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 2.2561 UGX (High: 31.3299 / Low: 29.0738). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4719 UGX (High: 30.8444 / Low: 30.3725).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2561
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.2030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 30.2877) against the same month in 2021 (average: 33.6528), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3651 (-10.00%).

2022 Avg (March) 30.2877
2021 Avg (March) 33.6528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.9679 30.4075 30.7284
February 30.8444 30.3725 30.5079
March 31.3299 29.0738 30.2877
April 29.2354 27.1286 28.0847
May 29.3406 27.0893 28.1687
June 29.1975 27.3608 27.9573
July 29.0212 27.0916 27.8079
August 29.4226 27.2467 28.3202
September 27.2507 26.3370 26.7239
October 26.6430 25.3147 25.9989
November 27.2553 25.4748 26.4822
December 28.3737 26.6640 27.3633