YEARLY HIGH
1.9689 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1.7120 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8900 PYG

2021 UGX to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 1.9689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 1.7120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2568 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8707 to the December average rate of 1.9179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9689 was up 2.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9138, 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 9,844 PYG
2020 Average 9,107 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 8,560 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,284.18 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9774
1.7436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PYG 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 1.8438, compared to 1.9363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1124 PYG (High: 1.8244 / Low: 1.7120). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 PYG (High: 1.9108 / Low: 1.8970).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0409 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 1.9547) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0661 (+3.50%).

2021 Avg (September) 1.9547
2020 Avg (September) 1.8886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9017 1.8520 1.8707
February 1.8856 1.7959 1.8375
March 1.8254 1.7585 1.7966
April 1.8244 1.7120 1.7631
May 1.9167 1.8148 1.8881
June 1.9108 1.8970 1.9066
July 1.9510 1.8965 1.9254
August 1.9628 1.9438 1.9579
September 1.9689 1.9340 1.9547
October 1.9513 1.9038 1.9309
November 1.9480 1.9104 1.9307
December 1.9408 1.9028 1.9179