YEARLY HIGH
723.2545 UGX
YEARLY LOW
617.2825 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
665.4468 UGX

2021 BRL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BRL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 723.2545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 617.2825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.9720 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 689.0989 to the December average rate of 628.6954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 723.2545 was down 21.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 916.4402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,081,361 UGX
2020 Average 18,181,773 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 15,432,062 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,649,299.37 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

711.2569
621.1898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 673.3227, compared to 657.5709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 673.3227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 657.5709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 44.5543 UGX (High: 668.0175 / Low: 623.4631). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.8075 UGX (High: 653.4709 / Low: 625.6634).

March Spread (Volatile) ±44.5543
November Spread (Stable) ±27.8075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 27.5954 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.5954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 703.7513) against the same month in 2020 (average: 720.3809), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6297 (-2.31%).

2021 Avg (June) 703.7513
2020 Avg (June) 720.3809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 711.9620 673.7809 689.0989
February 685.9099 654.1055 677.0793
March 668.0175 623.4631 649.4839
April 673.7003 633.9852 650.0701
May 680.6830 652.8586 670.4528
June 723.2545 688.6509 703.7513
July 704.6685 672.8965 687.7380
August 686.4771 652.5342 673.4248
September 681.9358 649.6393 669.3390
October 661.3371 629.5891 646.5045
November 653.4709 625.6634 639.7234
December 645.2340 617.2825 628.6954