YEARLY HIGH
875.2251 UGX
YEARLY LOW
787.8848 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
839.0384 UGX

2022 MYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MYR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 875.2251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 787.8848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.3403 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 842.4225 to the December average rate of 835.6980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 875.2251 was down 4.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 921.2271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,504,503 UGX
2021 Average 17,315,771 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 15,757,696 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,746,806.81 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

863.5013
810.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 841.4705, compared to 836.6063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 841.4705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 836.6063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 53.0120 UGX (High: 862.6852 / Low: 809.6732). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7891 UGX (High: 845.4030 / Low: 834.6138).

May Spread (Volatile) ±53.0120
February Spread (Stable) ±10.7891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 27.3152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.3152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 859.0442) against the same month in 2021 (average: 838.4442), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6001 (+2.46%).

2022 Avg (August) 859.0442
2021 Avg (August) 838.4442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 849.9230 836.5007 842.4225
February 845.4030 834.6138 839.5390
March 865.3741 841.3989 855.5827
April 850.6221 808.9610 831.3133
May 862.6852 809.6732 828.0523
June 867.0144 844.2752 851.9134
July 871.0814 840.5028 854.1025
August 875.2251 842.6984 859.0442
September 852.7101 830.1283 841.7887
October 830.9097 796.1586 814.4736
November 836.0909 787.8848 814.5308
December 851.2072 820.5529 835.6980