2022 PGK to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1102.7657 UGX

YEARLY LOW

992.4464 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1045.9158 UGX

2022 PGK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 1102.7657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 992.4464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.3193 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1001.6161 to the December average rate of 1045.6657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1102.7657 was up 4.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 1054.9833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,513,829 UGX

2021 Average 5,082,296 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 4,962,232 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 551,596.54 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1097.2681

989.8882

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PGK 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 1018.6733, compared to 1073.1583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.4850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1018.6733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1073.1583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 67.4584 UGX (High: 1064.2869 / Low: 996.8285). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3174 UGX (High: 1075.5526 / Low: 1060.2352).

May Spread (Volatile) ±67.4584

November Spread (Stable) ±15.3174

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 20.8279 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.8279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1088.3197) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1001.7142), the exchange rate shifted by +86.6056 (+8.65%).

2022 Avg (August) 1088.3197

2021 Avg (August) 1001.7142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1007.9985	992.5398	1001.6161
February	1011.9528	992.4464	998.8365
March	1032.2853	1005.5032	1020.2116
April	1016.3429	999.8169	1007.1317
May	1064.2869	996.8285	1028.6100
June	1070.5519	1033.9392	1055.6336
July	1100.7915	1041.0344	1069.0005
August	1102.7657	1066.9628	1088.3197
September	1100.6627	1069.6156	1084.7926
October	1094.5818	1072.5640	1084.6775
November	1075.5526	1060.2352	1066.4937
December	1061.8832	1021.3151	1045.6657