2022 PYG to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5661 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.4941 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5287 UGX

2022 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.5661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0720 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5067 to the December average rate of 0.5101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5661 was down 3.08% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,830 UGX

2021 Average 2,648 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 2,471 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.82 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5630

0.4989

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PYG 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 0.5197, compared to 0.5377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5197

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0292 UGX (High: 0.5485 / Low: 0.5193). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 UGX (High: 0.5207 / Low: 0.5131).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.5576) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+9.18%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.5576

2021 Avg (August) 0.5108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5159	0.4948	0.5067
February	0.5111	0.4941	0.5043
March	0.5210	0.5047	0.5154
April	0.5207	0.5131	0.5159
May	0.5485	0.5193	0.5296
June	0.5518	0.5379	0.5460
July	0.5634	0.5421	0.5524
August	0.5661	0.5461	0.5576
September	0.5536	0.5394	0.5490
October	0.5448	0.5218	0.5340
November	0.5336	0.5167	0.5229
December	0.5217	0.4980	0.5101