YEARLY HIGH
0.0331 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0208 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 AFN

2021 UGX to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0209 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0331 was up 55.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165 AFN
2020 Average 103 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 104 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.60 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0294
0.0202
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UGX to AFN 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 0.0215, compared to 0.0251 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0215
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0062 AFN (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0269). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0211).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0062
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0287) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+36.34%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0287
2020 Avg (December) 0.0210

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0212 0.0208 0.0209
February 0.0214 0.0210 0.0211
March 0.0213 0.0211 0.0212
April 0.0217 0.0211 0.0214
May 0.0222 0.0216 0.0219
June 0.0224 0.0221 0.0222
July 0.0231 0.0223 0.0225
August 0.0244 0.0225 0.0235
September 0.0251 0.0240 0.0246
October 0.0256 0.0247 0.0252
November 0.0270 0.0254 0.0261
December 0.0331 0.0269 0.0287