YEARLY HIGH
129.9369 UGX
YEARLY LOW
98.5560 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.3496 UGX

2022 UAH to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UAH to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 129.9369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 98.5560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3809 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.1174 to the December average rate of 100.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 129.9369 was down 6.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 138.2497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 649,685 UGX
2021 Average 657,568 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 492,780 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,904.67 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

129.5916
97.3508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 123.2021, compared to 105.4971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.7050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.2021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.4971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 25.3907 UGX (High: 129.5352 / Low: 104.1444). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6301 UGX (High: 104.4875 / Low: 102.8574).

July Spread (Volatile) ±25.3907
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6301

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 16.2099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 126.1174) against the same month in 2021 (average: 130.8159), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6984 (-3.59%).

2022 Avg (January) 126.1174
2021 Avg (January) 130.8159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.9369 121.5988 126.1174
February 126.7948 117.3299 123.1214
March 122.9598 117.4692 121.1808
April 121.5999 116.5298 119.6853
May 127.8609 117.5207 122.2026
June 128.7100 124.8906 126.9048
July 129.5352 104.1444 120.0943
August 105.5883 101.9380 103.8844
September 105.4637 102.3959 103.5505
October 104.4875 102.8574 103.5447
November 103.0072 101.1264 101.8709
December 101.7699 98.5560 100.0375