2022 ZAR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

248.1267 UGX

YEARLY LOW

205.7258 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.0007 UGX

2022 ZAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 248.1267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 205.7258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.4009 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 227.7027 to the December average rate of 213.2881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 248.1267 was down 6.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 264.0343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,406,335 UGX

2021 Average 12,141,947 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 10,286,291 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,120,044.15 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

243.0930

208.0114

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 233.3505, compared to 218.6509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.6996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.3505

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.6509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 23.3731 UGX (High: 245.2266 / Low: 221.8534). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3582 UGX (High: 234.3666 / Low: 226.0084).

April Spread (Volatile) ±23.3731

February Spread (Stable) ±8.3582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 12.1920 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 240.1695) against the same month in 2021 (average: 244.3898), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2203 (-1.73%).

2022 Avg (March) 240.1695

2021 Avg (March) 244.3898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	233.2688	220.8212	227.7027
February	234.3666	226.0084	230.7974
March	248.1267	229.1962	240.1695
April	245.2266	221.8534	236.2205
May	241.8271	220.4779	228.3115
June	243.7114	230.2728	236.9013
July	234.4930	219.6893	225.5345
August	238.6080	221.5139	229.5228
September	222.8236	212.4611	217.3308
October	217.2408	206.2478	210.9349
November	220.2722	205.7258	215.2940
December	219.2923	207.7784	213.2881