YEARLY HIGH
0.9467 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.8592 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9022 UGX

2022 KHR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KHR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 0.9467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.8592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0875 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8670 to the December average rate of 0.8956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9467 was up 3.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,733 UGX
2021 Average 4,407 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,296 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9400
0.8576
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KHR 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 0.8848, compared to 0.9196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0595 UGX (High: 0.9298 / Low: 0.8703). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 UGX (High: 0.8743 / Low: 0.8631).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.9291) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8719), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0572 (+6.56%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.9291
2021 Avg (July) 0.8719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8743 0.8631 0.8670
February 0.8730 0.8592 0.8644
March 0.8924 0.8681 0.8861
April 0.8830 0.8698 0.8755
May 0.9298 0.8703 0.8938
June 0.9354 0.9084 0.9218
July 0.9467 0.9122 0.9291
August 0.9462 0.9146 0.9332
September 0.9410 0.9237 0.9280
October 0.9341 0.9175 0.9242
November 0.9151 0.9012 0.9073
December 0.9082 0.8843 0.8956