YEARLY HIGH
0.2315 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.2082 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2230 MWK

2021 UGX to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.2315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2094 to the December average rate of 0.2293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2315 was up 9.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2116, 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 1,157 MWK
2020 Average 1,001 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,041 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.57 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2325
0.2074
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UGX to MWK 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 0.2169, compared to 0.2291 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.2169
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.2291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0073 MWK (High: 0.2216 / Low: 0.2143). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MWK (High: 0.2315 / Low: 0.2291).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0073
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0024

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 0.2304) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0276 (+13.63%).

2021 Avg (September) 0.2304
2020 Avg (September) 0.2028

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2119 0.2082 0.2094
February 0.2132 0.2103 0.2122
March 0.2154 0.2124 0.2137
April 0.2216 0.2143 0.2170
May 0.2253 0.2204 0.2232
June 0.2274 0.2236 0.2258
July 0.2291 0.2243 0.2275
August 0.2303 0.2276 0.2296
September 0.2315 0.2291 0.2304
October 0.2303 0.2250 0.2281
November 0.2313 0.2280 0.2295
December 0.2312 0.2279 0.2293