2022 UZS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3562 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.3104 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3339 UGX

2022 UZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.3562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.3104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0457 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3260 to the December average rate of 0.3277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3562 was up 0.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UZS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,781 UGX

2021 Average 1,690 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,552 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3547

0.3094

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UZS to UGX 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 0.3256, compared to 0.3423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0275 UGX (High: 0.3429 / Low: 0.3154). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 UGX (High: 0.3280 / Low: 0.3243).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.3509) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+5.62%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.3509

2021 Avg (August) 0.3322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3280	0.3243	0.3260
February	0.3266	0.3226	0.3241
March	0.3318	0.3113	0.3215
April	0.3181	0.3104	0.3132
May	0.3429	0.3154	0.3263
June	0.3483	0.3357	0.3423
July	0.3551	0.3421	0.3476
August	0.3562	0.3442	0.3509
September	0.3520	0.3453	0.3480
October	0.3498	0.3386	0.3440
November	0.3408	0.3326	0.3358
December	0.3333	0.3229	0.3277