YEARLY HIGH
0.0595 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0563 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0583 GYD

2021 UGX to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.0595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0567 to the December average rate of 0.0589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0595 was up 3.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 297 GYD
2020 Average 281 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 282 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.72 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

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UGX to GYD 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 0.0577, compared to 0.0589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0015 GYD (High: 0.0591 / Low: 0.0576). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GYD (High: 0.0573 / Low: 0.0570).

October Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0015
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0591) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+5.55%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0591
2020 Avg (June) 0.0560

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0572 0.0563 0.0567
February 0.0572 0.0569 0.0570
March 0.0573 0.0570 0.0571
April 0.0585 0.0571 0.0577
May 0.0592 0.0582 0.0589
June 0.0595 0.0588 0.0591
July 0.0591 0.0586 0.0589
August 0.0593 0.0588 0.0591
September 0.0594 0.0587 0.0592
October 0.0591 0.0576 0.0585
November 0.0593 0.0584 0.0589
December 0.0591 0.0586 0.0589