YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 UAH

2022 UGX to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0079 to the December average rate of 0.0100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0101 was up 29.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0078, 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 51 UAH
2021 Average 38 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 38 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.25 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0102
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to UAH 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 0.0081, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0019 UAH (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 UAH (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0096).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.0100) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+30.58%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.0100
2021 Avg (December) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0077 0.0079
February 0.0085 0.0079 0.0081
March 0.0085 0.0081 0.0083
April 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
May 0.0085 0.0078 0.0082
June 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
July 0.0096 0.0077 0.0084
August 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0098 0.0095 0.0097
October 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
November 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
December 0.0101 0.0098 0.0100