YEARLY HIGH
10130.0890 UGX
YEARLY LOW
9068.9676 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
9581.9710 UGX

2022 OMR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the OMR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 10130.0890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 9068.9676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1061.1214 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9166.6001 to the December average rate of 9578.9985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10130.0890 was up 4.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 9657.9260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,650,445 UGX
2021 Average 46,580,618 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 45,344,838 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,305,606.94 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10046.0817
9048.7168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 9332.5276, compared to 9831.4143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 498.8867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9332.5276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9831.4143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 655.9934 UGX (High: 9811.1340 / Low: 9155.1407). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 104.8642 UGX (High: 9211.2958 / Low: 9106.4317).

May Spread (Volatile) ±655.9934
January Spread (Stable) ±104.8642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 173.9423 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -173.9423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 9962.9680) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9189.7968), the exchange rate shifted by +773.1712 (+8.41%).

2022 Avg (August) 9962.9680
2021 Avg (August) 9189.7968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9211.2958 9106.4317 9166.6001
February 9219.3559 9068.9676 9131.8305
March 9410.8574 9165.9073 9329.8947
April 9295.6383 9139.4602 9208.4326
May 9811.1340 9155.1407 9423.1084
June 9868.0918 9653.5717 9735.2995
July 10073.3460 9648.5683 9848.0075
August 10130.0890 9761.1505 9962.9680
September 10085.7110 9778.5354 9923.2921
October 10008.4892 9796.6993 9924.5811
November 9836.1505 9678.2529 9750.6387
December 9710.5010 9453.1015 9578.9985