YEARLY HIGH
0.5841 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.5079 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5297 UGX

2021 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.5841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.5079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0762 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5346 to the December average rate of 0.5214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5841 was down 1.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5916, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,920 UGX
2020 Average 2,749 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,540 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.97 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5730
0.5051
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PYG 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 0.5429, compared to 0.5165 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.5429
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.5165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0360 UGX (High: 0.5841 / Low: 0.5481). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 UGX (High: 0.5271 / Low: 0.5233).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0360
June Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.5674) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-2.39%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.5674
2020 Avg (April) 0.5812

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Month High Low Average
January 0.5400 0.5259 0.5346
February 0.5568 0.5303 0.5444
March 0.5687 0.5478 0.5567
April 0.5841 0.5481 0.5674
May 0.5510 0.5217 0.5297
June 0.5271 0.5233 0.5245
July 0.5273 0.5126 0.5194
August 0.5144 0.5095 0.5108
September 0.5171 0.5079 0.5116
October 0.5253 0.5125 0.5179
November 0.5234 0.5133 0.5180
December 0.5255 0.5152 0.5214