YEARLY HIGH
0.1238 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.1131 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1190 KZT

2021 UGX to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1140 to the December average rate of 0.1228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1238 was up 3.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1198, 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 619 KZT
2020 Average 557 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 565 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.80 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

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UGX to KZT 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 0.1172, compared to 0.1208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0040 KZT (High: 0.1202 / Low: 0.1162). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 KZT (High: 0.1210 / Low: 0.1197).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0040
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.0013

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1228) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+6.96%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1228
2020 Avg (December) 0.1148

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1153 0.1131 0.1140
February 0.1154 0.1131 0.1142
March 0.1161 0.1142 0.1149
April 0.1202 0.1162 0.1186
May 0.1211 0.1196 0.1205
June 0.1216 0.1200 0.1207
July 0.1215 0.1196 0.1202
August 0.1210 0.1195 0.1204
September 0.1210 0.1197 0.1207
October 0.1205 0.1174 0.1191
November 0.1235 0.1202 0.1215
December 0.1238 0.1224 0.1228