YEARLY HIGH
0.9140 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.8593 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8814 UGX

2021 KHR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KHR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.9140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.8593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9084 to the December average rate of 0.8727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9140 was down 5.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,570 UGX
2020 Average 4,552 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,296 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.52 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9128
0.8600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.8917, compared to 0.8712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0265 UGX (High: 0.8908 / Low: 0.8643). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 UGX (High: 0.9051 / Low: 0.8988).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.9084) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+0.41%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.9084
2020 Avg (January) 0.9047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9140 0.9008 0.9084
February 0.9051 0.8964 0.9004
March 0.9051 0.8988 0.9025
April 0.9062 0.8829 0.8963
May 0.8848 0.8681 0.8743
June 0.8729 0.8622 0.8680
July 0.8766 0.8685 0.8719
August 0.8728 0.8653 0.8675
September 0.8709 0.8593 0.8644
October 0.8908 0.8643 0.8774
November 0.8796 0.8664 0.8731
December 0.8769 0.8666 0.8727