2021 BWP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 342.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 301.0560.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.9916 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.3887 to the December average rate of 303.1891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 342.0476 was down 1.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 347.9964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BWP to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 333.0429, compared to 314.6648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.3781 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 13.4849 UGX (High: 325.3461 / Low: 311.8612). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3620 UGX (High: 305.4179 / Low: 301.0560).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.4120 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 336.3887) against the same month in 2020 (average: 343.0174), the exchange rate shifted by -6.6288 (-1.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 342.0476 | 332.7525 | 336.3887 |
| February | 339.6490 | 333.2330 | 336.6026 |
| March | 334.7962 | 326.4649 | 331.3528 |
| April | 335.3599 | 329.2622 | 332.9298 |
| May | 334.7643 | 326.3561 | 330.6430 |
| June | 335.4037 | 325.5976 | 330.3404 |
| July | 328.5104 | 318.3366 | 322.8082 |
| August | 324.6824 | 311.5000 | 317.6082 |
| September | 323.2107 | 311.7744 | 318.7896 |
| October | 325.3461 | 311.8612 | 318.0028 |
| November | 312.4057 | 301.2376 | 307.5908 |
| December | 305.4179 | 301.0560 | 303.1891 |