YEARLY HIGH
48.1675 UGX
YEARLY LOW
30.2286 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.3758 UGX

2021 AFN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 48.1675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 30.2286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9389 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.7392 to the December average rate of 34.9686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 48.1675 was down 6.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 51.3466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,838 UGX
2020 Average 241,861 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 151,143 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,694.69 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

49.0162
33.6915
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AFN 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: JanтАУJun) was 46.6279, compared to 40.1237 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 6.5043 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 46.6279
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 40.1237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 6.9113 UGX (High: 37.1399 / Low: 30.2286). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5139 UGX (High: 47.4506 / Low: 46.9367).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒6.9113
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.5139

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.3703 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 47.7392) against the same month in 2020 (average: 47.6455), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0936 (+0.20%).

2021 Avg (January) 47.7392
2020 Avg (January) 47.6455

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Month High Low Average
January 48.1675 47.0920 47.7392
February 47.6520 46.7619 47.4259
March 47.4506 46.9367 47.2720
April 47.4235 46.1109 46.6666
May 46.2709 45.0805 45.6710
June 45.2819 44.7209 44.9929
July 44.9095 43.2706 44.3954
August 44.5105 40.9715 42.6053
September 41.6244 39.7943 40.7229
October 40.4822 39.1038 39.7109
November 39.3540 37.0556 38.3389
December 37.1399 30.2286 34.9686