2022 KGS to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 KGS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the KGS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 48.1430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 34.8459.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2970 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.6193 to the December average rate of 43.3062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 48.1430 was up 7.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 44.6781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
KGS to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.9812, compared to 45.9396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9584 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 4.8286 UGX (High: 42.4572 / Low: 37.6287). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4852 UGX (High: 41.8222 / Low: 41.3370).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.5470 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 47.0814) against the same month in 2021 (average: 41.6392), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4423 (+13.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8222 | 41.3370 | 41.6193 |
| February | 41.7078 | 37.4562 | 41.1412 |
| March | 38.4615 | 34.8459 | 36.5942 |
| April | 42.4572 | 37.6287 | 40.8526 |
| May | 46.5008 | 42.8297 | 44.5777 |
| June | 47.4437 | 46.6120 | 47.1023 |
| July | 48.0618 | 45.2643 | 47.0157 |
| August | 47.6777 | 45.7226 | 46.8520 |
| September | 48.1430 | 46.4120 | 47.0814 |
| October | 48.0284 | 45.5988 | 46.6883 |
| November | 45.3988 | 44.2732 | 44.6939 |
| December | 44.2733 | 42.4704 | 43.3062 |