2022 UGX to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1880 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.1556 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1751 CRC

2022 UGX to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.1880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1810 to the December average rate of 0.1599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1880 was up 3.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1822, 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 940 CRC

2021 Average 866 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 778 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1880

0.1574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to CRC 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 0.1828, compared to 0.1674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0125 CRC (High: 0.1850 / Low: 0.1725). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 CRC (High: 0.1829 / Low: 0.1800).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.1845) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+6.30%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.1845

2021 Avg (May) 0.1736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1829	0.1800	0.1810
February	0.1841	0.1807	0.1824
March	0.1829	0.1784	0.1802
April	0.1867	0.1833	0.1854
May	0.1880	0.1788	0.1845
June	0.1861	0.1773	0.1830
July	0.1850	0.1725	0.1795
August	0.1775	0.1652	0.1716
September	0.1727	0.1626	0.1676
October	0.1662	0.1608	0.1632
November	0.1642	0.1594	0.1626
December	0.1631	0.1556	0.1599