YEARLY HIGH
2.0238 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1.7665 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8939 PYG

2022 UGX to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.7665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2573 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9737 to the December average rate of 1.9609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.0238 was up 2.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9689, 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 10,119 PYG
2021 Average 9,452 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 8,833 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,286.41 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.0022
1.7745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PYG 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 1.9260, compared to 1.8619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.1025 PYG (High: 1.9255 / Low: 1.8231). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 PYG (High: 1.9489 / Low: 1.9204).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1025
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0572 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.9833) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1458 (+7.93%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.9833
2021 Avg (February) 1.8375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0212 1.9385 1.9737
February 2.0238 1.9565 1.9833
March 1.9813 1.9194 1.9403
April 1.9489 1.9204 1.9384
May 1.9255 1.8231 1.8886
June 1.8592 1.8122 1.8315
July 1.8448 1.7749 1.8104
August 1.8313 1.7665 1.7935
September 1.8541 1.8064 1.8216
October 1.9166 1.8356 1.8729
November 1.9352 1.8739 1.9124
December 2.0080 1.9169 1.9609