2022 XAF to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 XAF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the XAF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 6.1811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 5.6289.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5523 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0908 to the December average rate of 5.9561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.1811 was down 11.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.9453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
XAF 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 5.9884, compared to 5.8536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1348 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.5251 UGX (High: 6.1811 / Low: 5.6560). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1433 UGX (High: 6.1444 / Low: 6.0010).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1810 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 5.8497) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.5791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7294 (-11.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1606 | 5.9588 | 6.0908 |
| February | 6.1444 | 6.0010 | 6.0786 |
| March | 6.1167 | 5.9629 | 6.0271 |
| April | 6.0311 | 5.6815 | 5.8460 |
| May | 6.1811 | 5.6560 | 5.8497 |
| June | 6.1693 | 5.9328 | 6.0379 |
| July | 6.0288 | 5.7554 | 5.8938 |
| August | 6.0723 | 5.7579 | 5.9162 |
| September | 5.9087 | 5.6331 | 5.7728 |
| October | 5.8335 | 5.6663 | 5.7300 |
| November | 5.9511 | 5.6289 | 5.8527 |
| December | 6.0835 | 5.8827 | 5.9561 |