YEARLY HIGH
12268.8644 UGX
YEARLY LOW
11674.2007 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
11887.8040 UGX

2021 KWD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 12268.8644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 11674.2007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 594.6637 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12173.4636 to the December average rate of 11742.0281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12268.8644 was down 2.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 12578.4411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,344,322 UGX
2020 Average 60,580,145 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 58,371,004 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,973,318.53 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12217.4930
11689.1412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 11999.3050, compared to 11776.3030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 223.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11999.3050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11776.3030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 291.7087 UGX (High: 12032.0828 / Low: 11740.3742). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 62.1583 UGX (High: 12147.8520 / Low: 12085.6937).

October Spread (Volatile) ±291.7087
February Spread (Stable) ±62.1583

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 219.0056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -219.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 12173.4636) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12120.4686), the exchange rate shifted by +52.9951 (+0.44%).

2021 Avg (January) 12173.4636
2020 Avg (January) 12120.4686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12268.8644 12018.1964 12173.4636
February 12147.8520 12085.6937 12115.3032
March 12141.8222 12063.1946 12109.4099
April 12131.0849 11874.1776 12026.9715
May 11937.1438 11746.1192 11807.9659
June 11822.6269 11691.9269 11762.7155
July 11840.8656 11759.1434 11801.4893
August 11828.1916 11721.7588 11762.4395
September 11802.3874 11707.0546 11733.1706
October 12032.0828 11740.3742 11860.9625
November 11837.0683 11674.2007 11757.7283
December 11811.9015 11695.2775 11742.0281