2021 NPR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.7410 UGX

YEARLY LOW

29.1881 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.3605 UGX

2021 NPR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NPR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 31.7410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 29.1881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5529 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.5543 to the December average rate of 29.4971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 31.7410 was down 2.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 32.4468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158,705 UGX

2020 Average 156,851 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 145,940 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,764.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

31.7600

29.2914

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 30.9144, compared to 29.8066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.9144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.8066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.3190 UGX (High: 31.2657 / Low: 29.9468). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2800 UGX (High: 29.9649 / Low: 29.6849).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3190

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9842 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 31.5352) against the same month in 2020 (average: 32.1591), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6238 (-1.94%).

2021 Avg (February) 31.5352

2020 Avg (February) 32.1591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.7245	31.1124	31.5543
February	31.7410	31.3125	31.5352
March	31.6838	31.0837	31.4847
April	31.2657	29.9468	30.5005
May	30.6217	30.0756	30.3313
June	30.4046	29.7829	30.0804
July	29.9649	29.6849	29.8060
August	30.2840	29.6441	29.8274
September	30.2386	29.7775	30.0040
October	30.2210	29.5879	29.8638
November	30.1127	29.6043	29.8410
December	29.7975	29.1881	29.4971

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