2022 MAD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

385.1065 UGX

YEARLY LOW

343.3026 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

363.7394 UGX

2022 MAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 385.1065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 343.3026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8038 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 379.8782 to the December average rate of 350.6092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 385.1065 was down 8.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 420.0473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,925,532 UGX

2021 Average 1,995,135 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,716,513 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,019.24 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

383.0393

345.1066

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 370.4152, compared to 357.0635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 370.4152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 357.0635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 28.5262 UGX (High: 382.2677 / Low: 353.7415). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2340 UGX (High: 351.7692 / Low: 345.5352).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.5262

October Spread (Stable) ±6.2340

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 12.8196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 375.1865) against the same month in 2021 (average: 399.3380), the exchange rate shifted by -24.1515 (-6.05%).

2022 Avg (June) 375.1865

2021 Avg (June) 399.3380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	383.7296	371.6002	379.8782
February	379.2581	370.2808	374.4666
March	372.8642	360.9815	369.0664
April	368.2806	354.8944	361.1261
May	382.2677	353.7415	362.7674
June	385.1065	369.4817	375.1865
July	377.0327	360.5258	370.5998
August	377.9170	359.0976	368.4713
September	360.6905	349.6308	355.6517
October	351.7692	345.5352	348.7815
November	351.2984	343.3026	348.2677
December	356.9137	346.1855	350.6092