YEARLY HIGH
0.0395 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0319 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0356 JPY

2022 UGX to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0325 to the December average rate of 0.0366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0395 was up 21.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0325, 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 198 JPY
2021 Average 153 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 160 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.92 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0391
0.0320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to JPY 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 0.0342, compared to 0.0369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 JPY (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0341). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 JPY (High: 0.0329 / Low: 0.0324).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0385) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+21.62%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0385
2021 Avg (October) 0.0316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0329 0.0323 0.0325
February 0.0329 0.0324 0.0328
March 0.0344 0.0319 0.0330
April 0.0369 0.0342 0.0356
May 0.0369 0.0341 0.0355
June 0.0365 0.0342 0.0358
July 0.0369 0.0345 0.0360
August 0.0367 0.0340 0.0353
September 0.0380 0.0367 0.0374
October 0.0395 0.0375 0.0385
November 0.0393 0.0367 0.0378
December 0.0375 0.0352 0.0366