YEARLY HIGH
0.0128 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0120 MUR

2022 UGX to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0128 was up 2.71% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0124, 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 64 MUR
2021 Average 58 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 57 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.81 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0125
0.0116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MUR 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0008 MUR (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MUR (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0116).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0123) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+10.27%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0123
2021 Avg (April) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
February 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
March 0.0127 0.0120 0.0123
April 0.0128 0.0120 0.0123
May 0.0122 0.0114 0.0119
June 0.0122 0.0114 0.0118
July 0.0122 0.0115 0.0120
August 0.0121 0.0115 0.0118
September 0.0121 0.0115 0.0118
October 0.0120 0.0114 0.0117
November 0.0119 0.0116 0.0117
December 0.0122 0.0117 0.0119