YEARLY HIGH
87.6346 UGX
YEARLY LOW
78.2881 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.3873 UGX

2022 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 87.6346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 78.2881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3465 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.8288 to the December average rate of 84.0712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 87.6346 was down 7.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 94.6044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 438,173 UGX
2021 Average 431,773 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 391,440 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,732.30 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

86.0055
79.8526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 82.0155, compared to 84.7590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.0155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.7590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 5.5340 UGX (High: 87.6346 / Low: 82.1005). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1623 UGX (High: 81.5960 / Low: 79.4336).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.5340
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2430 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 84.0621) against the same month in 2021 (average: 87.6287), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5666 (-4.07%).

2022 Avg (May) 84.0621
2021 Avg (May) 87.6287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.1704 79.9280 80.8288
February 81.5960 79.4336 80.3654
March 83.4287 78.9614 81.0161
April 83.6345 78.2881 81.3487
May 87.6346 82.1005 84.0621
June 87.5493 82.0192 84.4720
July 86.6778 81.8166 83.6872
August 87.1013 82.6035 84.9320
September 86.9438 82.6404 85.0567
October 87.5674 83.3822 85.4927
November 86.2653 83.9642 85.3142
December 85.6363 82.2342 84.0712