YEARLY HIGH
20.2805 UGX
YEARLY LOW
15.8930 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1778 UGX

2022 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 20.2805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 15.8930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3875 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9890 to the December average rate of 16.3713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 20.2805 was down 15.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 24.0055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,140,254 UGX
2021 Average 11,034,493 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,946,490 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,193,764.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

20.3816
16.0067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 19.3620, compared to 16.9936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 2.1589 UGX (High: 18.3264 / Low: 16.1675). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3239 UGX (High: 20.1743 / Low: 19.8504).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.1589
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8644 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 19.9555) against the same month in 2021 (average: 23.4552), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4997 (-14.92%).

2022 Avg (March) 19.9555
2021 Avg (March) 23.4552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1743 19.8504 19.9890
February 20.2002 19.8181 20.0171
March 20.2805 19.6365 19.9555
April 19.5285 18.7851 19.1938
May 19.1820 18.1532 18.7029
June 19.2162 17.6004 18.3137
July 18.3264 16.1675 17.4493
August 17.8997 16.1806 17.3809
September 17.4639 15.8930 16.5906
October 17.6566 16.8299 17.2875
November 17.1567 16.6534 16.8821
December 16.7176 16.0925 16.3713