2022 UGX to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1572 AOA

YEARLY LOW

0.1103 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1252 AOA

2022 UGX to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.1103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0469 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1524 to the December average rate of 0.1368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1572 was down 15.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 786 AOA

2021 Average 873 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 552 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.33 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1564

0.1080

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AOA 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 0.1294, compared to 0.1211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0160 AOA (High: 0.1407 / Low: 0.1247). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 AOA (High: 0.1142 / Low: 0.1115).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1524) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0253 (-14.22%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1524

2021 Avg (January) 0.1777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1572	0.1499	0.1524
February	0.1505	0.1399	0.1464
March	0.1407	0.1247	0.1299
April	0.1251	0.1139	0.1195
May	0.1153	0.1120	0.1134
June	0.1173	0.1116	0.1149
July	0.1152	0.1115	0.1136
August	0.1140	0.1103	0.1120
September	0.1142	0.1115	0.1127
October	0.1275	0.1125	0.1180
November	0.1370	0.1289	0.1333
December	0.1385	0.1349	0.1368