YEARLY HIGH
820.4850 UGX
YEARLY LOW
747.8136 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
787.6975 UGX

2022 RON to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RON to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 820.4850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 747.8136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.6715 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 807.9777 to the December average rate of 793.5721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 820.4850 was down 12.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 935.3286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,102,425 UGX
2021 Average 4,313,020 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,739,068 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363,357.35 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

812.4962
758.2741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 794.4018, compared to 780.9931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.4087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 794.4018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 780.9931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 70.5675 UGX (High: 820.4850 / Low: 749.9175). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.2835 UGX (High: 815.3622 / Low: 797.0787).

May Spread (Volatile) ±70.5675
February Spread (Stable) ±18.2835

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 23.2844 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.2844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 775.8956) against the same month in 2021 (average: 876.3983), the exchange rate shifted by -100.5027 (-11.47%).

2022 Avg (May) 775.8956
2021 Avg (May) 876.3983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 817.5152 790.7438 807.9777
February 815.3622 797.0787 806.4817
March 810.8585 792.1779 799.1257
April 799.7196 753.0454 775.8413
May 820.4850 749.9175 775.8956
June 819.2831 787.1906 801.0890
July 803.1751 763.9606 782.8572
August 812.0272 775.6084 793.9951
September 789.2654 747.8136 771.4264
October 783.7455 752.6924 762.7926
November 796.3817 753.3874 781.3155
December 805.3654 786.4979 793.5721