YEARLY HIGH
0.1817 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1664 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1731 UGX

2021 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1804 to the December average rate of 0.1676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1817 was up 1.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 908 UGX
2020 Average 864 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 832 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.63 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

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STD 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 0.1762, compared to 0.1701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0056 UGX (High: 0.1738 / Low: 0.1683). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 UGX (High: 0.1709 / Low: 0.1693).

October Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0056
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.0017

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1804) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+5.76%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1804
2020 Avg (January) 0.1706

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1817 0.1793 0.1804
February 0.1816 0.1789 0.1799
March 0.1802 0.1756 0.1782
April 0.1765 0.1724 0.1748
May 0.1733 0.1702 0.1713
June 0.1737 0.1709 0.1725
July 0.1737 0.1713 0.1723
August 0.1717 0.1696 0.1706
September 0.1709 0.1693 0.1702
October 0.1738 0.1683 0.1708
November 0.1711 0.1682 0.1689
December 0.1687 0.1664 0.1676