YEARLY HIGH
895.6448 UGX
YEARLY LOW
765.0643 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
829.6472 UGX

2022 PLN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 895.6448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 765.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.5805 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 877.3652 to the December average rate of 834.5310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 895.6448 was down 11.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 1006.5332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,912,896 UGX
2021 Average 18,598,453 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 15,301,285 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,611,610.44 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

886.7842
773.7564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 847.8087, compared to 811.4858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.3230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 847.8087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 811.4858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 94.1673 UGX (High: 884.7936 / Low: 790.6262). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.2815 UGX (High: 849.0465 / Low: 825.7650).

May Spread (Volatile) ±94.1673
December Spread (Stable) ±23.2815

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 41.7666 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.7666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 873.9165) against the same month in 2021 (average: 986.4053), the exchange rate shifted by -112.4888 (-11.40%).

2022 Avg (February) 873.9165
2021 Avg (February) 986.4053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 891.6254 852.8301 877.3652
February 895.6448 837.2082 873.9165
March 864.0051 786.9875 832.1498
April 852.8222 794.3813 824.9651
May 884.7936 790.6262 825.7608
June 882.2261 835.9955 852.6950
July 834.2273 783.4581 812.1626
August 851.7147 795.9051 822.9730
September 822.9951 772.2348 798.7680
October 805.1393 765.0643 783.1754
November 835.8469 786.1763 817.3045
December 849.0465 825.7650 834.5310