YEARLY HIGH
0.7099 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.1379 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3460 SYP

2021 UGX to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.7099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.1379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5720 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1389 to the December average rate of 0.7067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 408.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7099 was up 404.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1407, 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 3,549 SYP
2020 Average 691 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 690 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,859.80 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7635
0.0822
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UGX to SYP 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 0.2557, compared to 0.4364 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.1808 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.2557
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.4364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.3540 SYP (High: 0.7051 / Low: 0.3511). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SYP (High: 0.1401 / Low: 0.1394).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3540
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.7067) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5668 (+405.05%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.7067
2020 Avg (December) 0.1399

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1405 0.1379 0.1389
February 0.1401 0.1394 0.1398
March 0.3437 0.1398 0.1991
April 0.3517 0.3433 0.3468
May 0.3561 0.3498 0.3540
June 0.3576 0.3536 0.3553
July 0.3554 0.3528 0.3542
August 0.3564 0.3539 0.3555
September 0.3574 0.3532 0.3563
October 0.3553 0.3464 0.3515
November 0.7051 0.3511 0.4944
December 0.7099 0.7019 0.7067