YEARLY HIGH
2186.3372 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2068.0379 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2109.0668 UGX

2021 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 2186.3372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 2068.0379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.2994 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2170.0513 to the December average rate of 2090.5644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2186.3372 was down 5.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 2302.6821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,931,686 UGX
2020 Average 10,915,927 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,340,189 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 591,496.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2179.5250
2065.8398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2130.3120, compared to 2087.8215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.4905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2130.3120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2087.8215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 52.9686 UGX (High: 2133.8279 / Low: 2080.8592). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7366 UGX (High: 2157.0059 / Low: 2148.2693).

October Spread (Volatile) ±52.9686
March Spread (Stable) ±8.7366

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 43.2150 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.2150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2170.0513) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2160.6356), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4157 (+0.44%).

2021 Avg (January) 2170.0513
2020 Avg (January) 2160.6356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2186.3372 2146.9970 2170.0513
February 2162.9370 2151.8928 2156.0371
March 2157.0059 2148.2693 2152.9506
April 2153.9602 2102.4731 2132.2172
May 2113.6220 2075.6169 2089.0022
June 2091.2600 2068.0379 2081.6136
July 2096.0376 2080.3752 2087.7785
August 2088.8554 2075.4876 2080.1123
September 2093.2105 2069.0479 2075.3136
October 2133.8279 2080.8592 2103.3352
November 2104.8874 2074.4794 2089.8253
December 2104.7249 2081.9950 2090.5644