YEARLY HIGH
1.2615 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.0681 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1840 UGX

2022 MNT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MNT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 1.2615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.0681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1935 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2338 to the December average rate of 1.0823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2615 was down 3.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,308 UGX
2021 Average 6,289 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 5,340 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 967.41 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2621
1.0660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT 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 1.2130, compared to 1.1550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0679 UGX (High: 1.2360 / Low: 1.1681). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 UGX (High: 1.2397 / Low: 1.2253).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0679
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.2457) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2842), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0385 (-3.00%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.2457
2021 Avg (March) 1.2842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2397 1.2253 1.2338
February 1.2358 1.2206 1.2274
March 1.2615 1.2287 1.2457
April 1.2360 1.1681 1.1907
May 1.2164 1.1591 1.1780
June 1.2235 1.1926 1.2023
July 1.2318 1.1851 1.2068
August 1.2324 1.1761 1.2044
September 1.1987 1.1676 1.1844
October 1.1776 1.1197 1.1476
November 1.1203 1.0954 1.1044
December 1.0974 1.0681 1.0823