YEARLY HIGH
8.8810 UGX
YEARLY LOW
6.8838 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0069 UGX

2022 KZT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KZT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 8.8810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 6.8838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9971 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1060 to the December average rate of 7.8882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.8810 was up 0.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.8448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,405 UGX
2021 Average 42,041 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 34,419 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,985.69 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.5457
7.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 7.9874, compared to 8.0264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.0246 UGX (High: 8.2707 / Low: 7.2460). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0882 UGX (High: 8.1495 / Low: 8.0612).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0246
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0882

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.9347 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 8.3907) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.3010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0897 (+1.08%).

2022 Avg (May) 8.3907
2021 Avg (May) 8.3010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1495 8.0612 8.1060
February 8.2707 7.2460 8.0684
March 7.7267 6.8838 7.1336
April 7.9914 7.5174 7.8084
May 8.8810 7.9914 8.3907
June 8.8116 7.9791 8.4173
July 8.1119 7.7861 7.9738
August 8.2359 7.8879 8.0654
September 8.1230 7.9340 8.0400
October 8.2195 8.0063 8.0897
November 8.1862 7.9494 8.1014
December 8.0559 7.7628 7.8882