2021 MOP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 MOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the MOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 465.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 439.6734.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4136 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 462.0185 to the December average rate of 442.4970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 465.0870 was down 4.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 489.2987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
MOP to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 453.2270, compared to 442.9078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3193 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 11.6326 UGX (High: 453.0653 / Low: 441.4327). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7094 UGX (High: 458.7045 / Low: 456.9951).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 8.9543 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 462.0185) against the same month in 2020 (average: 459.4245), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5940 (+0.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 465.0870 | 457.8488 | 462.0185 |
| February | 460.8265 | 458.3518 | 459.1399 |
| March | 458.7045 | 456.9951 | 457.9041 |
| April | 457.2786 | 447.2536 | 453.2142 |
| May | 449.6253 | 441.7103 | 444.2599 |
| June | 444.6875 | 440.1779 | 442.8257 |
| July | 445.6688 | 442.4278 | 443.8419 |
| August | 443.7275 | 440.0191 | 441.2740 |
| September | 443.7446 | 439.6734 | 440.4333 |
| October | 453.0653 | 441.4327 | 446.4906 |
| November | 446.2652 | 439.7315 | 442.9098 |
| December | 444.5658 | 440.5920 | 442.4970 |