2022 PEN to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PEN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PEN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 1027.3601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 888.4870.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 138.8730 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 906.5088 to the December average rate of 963.8290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1027.3601 was down 0.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 1029.1861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PEN to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 951.8318, compared to 973.4033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.5715 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 103.8984 UGX (High: 1027.3601 / Low: 923.4617). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.9004 UGX (High: 968.4442 / Low: 950.5438).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 27.3801 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 966.8449) against the same month in 2021 (average: 942.6735), the exchange rate shifted by +24.1714 (+2.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 918.5740 | 888.4870 | 906.5088 |
| February | 945.1233 | 902.9690 | 927.4212 |
| March | 974.6274 | 932.2411 | 960.5349 |
| April | 977.4402 | 926.3723 | 948.9711 |
| May | 1027.3601 | 923.4617 | 966.8449 |
| June | 1022.8820 | 982.0656 | 1000.7100 |
| July | 989.0211 | 951.2812 | 973.3299 |
| August | 1001.4657 | 971.2359 | 990.2877 |
| September | 990.7221 | 967.7077 | 982.5495 |
| October | 968.4442 | 950.5438 | 961.3348 |
| November | 979.9091 | 950.0245 | 969.0890 |
| December | 979.3158 | 952.0954 | 963.8290 |