YEARLY HIGH
15.5844 UGX
YEARLY LOW
13.9525 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7409 UGX

2022 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 15.5844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 13.9525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6320 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1014 to the December average rate of 14.7313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 15.5844 was up 4.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.8519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,922 UGX
2021 Average 71,643 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 69,762 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,159.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

15.4535
13.9211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 14.3581, compared to 15.1237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 1.0084 UGX (High: 15.0940 / Low: 14.0856). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1653 UGX (High: 14.1710 / Low: 14.0058).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0084
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1653

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2700 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 15.3258) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.1330), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1927 (+8.44%).

2022 Avg (August) 15.3258
2021 Avg (August) 14.1330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1710 14.0058 14.1014
February 14.1849 13.9525 14.0488
March 14.4788 14.1015 14.3543
April 14.3119 14.0588 14.1695
May 15.0940 14.0856 14.4968
June 15.1822 14.8512 14.9775
July 15.4985 14.8423 15.1512
August 15.5844 15.0170 15.3258
September 15.5171 15.0376 15.2618
October 15.3963 15.0737 15.2704
November 15.1337 14.9121 15.0014
December 14.9316 14.5351 14.7313