YEARLY HIGH
1482.5503 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1359.2807 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1409.8148 UGX

2021 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1482.5503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1359.2807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.2696 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1468.6727 to the December average rate of 1370.3169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1482.5503 was up 2.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 1450.0843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,412,752 UGX
2020 Average 6,985,280 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,796,403 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 616,348.19 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1478.5083
1360.4813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1436.8956, compared to 1382.7341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 54.1615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1436.8956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1382.7341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 41.6537 UGX (High: 1482.5503 / Low: 1440.8967). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4847 UGX (High: 1382.8617 / Low: 1374.3770).

January Spread (Volatile) ±41.6537
September Spread (Stable) ±8.4847

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 21.1934 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1468.6727) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1397.9217), the exchange rate shifted by +70.7511 (+5.06%).

2021 Avg (January) 1468.6727
2020 Avg (January) 1397.9217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1482.5503 1440.8967 1468.6727
February 1467.0219 1451.8097 1459.8397
March 1464.5791 1429.6848 1450.9244
April 1444.3911 1412.3573 1430.9829
May 1419.8468 1394.3165 1409.7895
June 1411.4753 1393.6422 1401.1643
July 1408.0938 1383.2213 1393.1031
August 1387.0256 1369.4500 1378.6588
September 1382.8617 1374.3770 1378.2577
October 1413.1990 1374.7019 1390.8595
November 1397.6656 1373.8935 1385.2083
December 1391.1476 1359.2807 1370.3169