YEARLY HIGH
0.0573 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0507 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0553 LKR

2021 UGX to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0519 to the December average rate of 0.0569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0573 was up 10.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0521, 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 287 LKR
2020 Average 249 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 253 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0575
0.0514
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UGX to LKR 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0565 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0542
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 LKR (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0507). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0562).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0030
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0569) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+11.51%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0569
2020 Avg (December) 0.0511

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0536 0.0507 0.0519
February 0.0538 0.0527 0.0531
March 0.0544 0.0531 0.0539
April 0.0560 0.0530 0.0545
May 0.0562 0.0549 0.0555
June 0.0564 0.0557 0.0561
July 0.0564 0.0558 0.0561
August 0.0565 0.0562 0.0564
September 0.0571 0.0561 0.0566
October 0.0568 0.0554 0.0561
November 0.0572 0.0564 0.0568
December 0.0573 0.0567 0.0569