YEARLY HIGH
17.7536 UGX
YEARLY LOW
16.8148 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1493 UGX

2021 GYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 17.7536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 16.8148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9388 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6417 to the December average rate of 16.9903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.7536 was down 5.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.7205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,768 UGX
2020 Average 88,893 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 84,074 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,694.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

17.7180
16.8016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 17.3217, compared to 16.9769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.4262 UGX (High: 17.3465 / Low: 16.9203). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 UGX (High: 17.5493 / Low: 17.4560).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4262
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

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 0.3418 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 17.6417) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.6116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0300 (+0.17%).

2021 Avg (January) 17.6417
2020 Avg (January) 17.6116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7536 17.4748 17.6417
February 17.5891 17.4942 17.5299
March 17.5493 17.4560 17.5050
April 17.5087 17.0973 17.3334
May 17.1880 16.8961 16.9917
June 17.0207 16.8148 16.9288
July 17.0534 16.9200 16.9850
August 17.0127 16.8726 16.9175
September 17.0273 16.8248 16.8779
October 17.3465 16.9203 17.1040
November 17.1254 16.8647 16.9865
December 17.0717 16.9109 16.9903