YEARLY HIGH
0.1332 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.1202 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1266 KMF

2022 UGX to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.1202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1232 to the December average rate of 0.1261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1332 was down 80.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6729, 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 666 KMF
2021 Average 588 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 601 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.96 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1317
0.1224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KMF 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 0.1253, compared to 0.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0114 KMF (High: 0.1328 / Low: 0.1214). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KMF (High: 0.1255 / Low: 0.1228).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1300) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+9.46%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1300
2021 Avg (September) 0.1188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1259 0.1217 0.1232
February 0.1252 0.1215 0.1234
March 0.1255 0.1228 0.1246
April 0.1321 0.1245 0.1283
May 0.1328 0.1214 0.1285
June 0.1262 0.1216 0.1241
July 0.1267 0.1202 0.1247
August 0.1305 0.1237 0.1268
September 0.1332 0.1273 0.1300
October 0.1327 0.1280 0.1309
November 0.1330 0.1267 0.1289
December 0.1276 0.1233 0.1261