YEARLY HIGH
3.4019 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.9493 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1367 UGX

2021 KRW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.4019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 2.9493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4526 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3564 to the December average rate of 3.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.4019 was up 0.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.3954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,009,656 UGX
2020 Average 15,773,842 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 14,746,695 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,262,961.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.3925
2.9602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 3.2426, compared to 3.0308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1142 UGX (High: 3.3243 / Low: 3.2102). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0657 UGX (High: 3.3229 / Low: 3.2572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1142
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0657

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 0.0741 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.3564) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.1548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2017 (+6.39%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.3564
2020 Avg (January) 3.1548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4019 3.2907 3.3564
February 3.3229 3.2572 3.2978
March 3.3243 3.2102 3.2399
April 3.2697 3.1992 3.2413
May 3.2161 3.1117 3.1671
June 3.2011 3.1132 3.1531
July 3.1533 3.0724 3.1023
August 3.0994 2.9999 3.0486
September 3.0578 2.9691 3.0095
October 3.0867 2.9875 3.0263
November 3.0262 2.9493 2.9962
December 3.0445 2.9766 3.0017