YEARLY HIGH
0.0012 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0010 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0011 PLN

2021 UGX to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.0012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0010 to the December average rate of 0.0011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0012 was up 4.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0011, 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 6 PLN
2020 Average 5 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.90 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0012
0.0010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PLN 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 0.0010, compared to 0.0011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0001 PLN (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0011). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PLN (High: 0.0010 / Low: 0.0010).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0011) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+12.20%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0011
2020 Avg (November) 0.0010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010
February 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010
March 0.0011 0.0010 0.0011
April 0.0011 0.0010 0.0011
May 0.0011 0.0010 0.0010
June 0.0011 0.0010 0.0011
July 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
August 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
September 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
October 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
November 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
December 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011