YEARLY HIGH
0.0504 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0417 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0454 PKR

2021 UGX to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0435 to the December average rate of 0.0499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0504 was up 9.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0460, 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 252 PKR
2020 Average 218 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 208 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.71 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0507
0.0415
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UGX to PKR 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 0.0432, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0432
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 PKR (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0477). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PKR (High: 0.0438 / Low: 0.0431).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0021
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0499) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+14.20%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0499
2020 Avg (December) 0.0437

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0440 0.0432 0.0435
February 0.0438 0.0431 0.0435
March 0.0431 0.0417 0.0426
April 0.0430 0.0417 0.0422
May 0.0437 0.0428 0.0431
June 0.0445 0.0435 0.0442
July 0.0458 0.0443 0.0451
August 0.0472 0.0458 0.0466
September 0.0483 0.0473 0.0477
October 0.0492 0.0472 0.0481
November 0.0498 0.0477 0.0488
December 0.0504 0.0492 0.0499