2022 UYU to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 96.6955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 78.8542.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8412 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.2686 to the December average rate of 94.5735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 96.6955 was up 10.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 87.7192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
UYU to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 85.7223, compared to 93.7469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0246 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 8.9823 UGX (High: 94.6622 / Low: 85.6800). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4900 UGX (High: 80.3442 / Low: 78.8542).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.4790 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 94.5735) against the same month in 2021 (average: 80.2126), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3609 (+17.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80.3442 | 78.8542 | 79.2686 |
| February | 83.6307 | 79.5726 | 81.4288 |
| March | 87.5540 | 82.9357 | 84.6696 |
| April | 87.9716 | 84.9005 | 86.0383 |
| May | 94.6622 | 85.6800 | 88.7938 |
| June | 95.3948 | 93.1431 | 94.1345 |
| July | 94.9584 | 90.0137 | 92.6555 |
| August | 96.6224 | 93.0733 | 94.7765 |
| September | 94.0944 | 92.3051 | 93.4208 |
| October | 93.6838 | 91.8029 | 92.8601 |
| November | 95.4126 | 92.9877 | 94.1948 |
| December | 96.6955 | 92.9248 | 94.5735 |