YEARLY HIGH
248.1802 UGX
YEARLY LOW
205.5992 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
226.9147 UGX

2022 NAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 248.1802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 205.5992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.5811 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 227.6765 to the December average rate of 213.8724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 248.1802 was down 5.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 262.6406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,240,901 UGX
2021 Average 1,214,264 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,027,996 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,905.35 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

242.1369
208.2981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 233.3634, compared to 220.4659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.3634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.4659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 23.8009 UGX (High: 248.1802 / Low: 224.3794). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1454 UGX (High: 233.6462 / Low: 225.5008).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.8009
February Spread (Stable) ±8.1454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 11.7891 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 239.3170) against the same month in 2021 (average: 244.4780), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1610 (-2.11%).

2022 Avg (March) 239.3170
2021 Avg (March) 244.4780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 233.5585 221.2084 227.6765
February 233.6462 225.5008 230.7985
March 248.1802 224.3794 239.3170
April 244.1407 221.6192 236.8577
May 242.1325 220.4878 227.8955
June 244.1738 232.2286 237.6354
July 246.8803 227.5395 235.8584
August 237.0084 223.2171 229.6300
September 224.4371 212.8287 217.8409
October 214.7770 205.9815 211.1180
November 220.7457 205.5992 214.4756
December 220.4530 206.5796 213.8724