YEARLY HIGH
1.6724 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.5096 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5860 UGX

2022 TZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the TZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 1.6724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.5096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1628 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5307 to the December average rate of 1.5803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6724 was up 4.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,362 UGX
2021 Average 7,748 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,548 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 814.14 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6564
1.5069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 1.5489, compared to 1.6231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0993 UGX (High: 1.6225 / Low: 1.5232). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 UGX (High: 1.5332 / Low: 1.5096).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0993
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1.6439) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1185 (+7.77%).

2022 Avg (August) 1.6439
2021 Avg (August) 1.5255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5419 1.5178 1.5307
February 1.5332 1.5096 1.5194
March 1.5645 1.5244 1.5494
April 1.5431 1.5153 1.5261
May 1.6225 1.5232 1.5601
June 1.6313 1.5944 1.6078
July 1.6636 1.5935 1.6265
August 1.6724 1.6108 1.6439
September 1.6639 1.6141 1.6379
October 1.6536 1.6176 1.6386
November 1.6269 1.6004 1.6111
December 1.6033 1.5592 1.5803