YEARLY HIGH
0.0480 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0353 ARS

2022 UGX to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0294 to the December average rate of 0.0467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0480 was up 65.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0290, 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 240 ARS
2021 Average 133 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 145 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.35 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0485
0.0277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ARS 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 0.0312, compared to 0.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0032 ARS (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0448). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0300).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.0467) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+63.13%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.0467
2021 Avg (December) 0.0286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0300 0.0290 0.0294
February 0.0305 0.0300 0.0303
March 0.0310 0.0300 0.0305
April 0.0325 0.0311 0.0320
May 0.0329 0.0318 0.0325
June 0.0334 0.0317 0.0327
July 0.0341 0.0335 0.0338
August 0.0365 0.0341 0.0353
September 0.0382 0.0365 0.0374
October 0.0413 0.0382 0.0398
November 0.0447 0.0416 0.0432
December 0.0480 0.0448 0.0467