YEARLY HIGH
106.3831 UGX
YEARLY LOW
99.4474 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.2206 UGX

2021 NIO to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NIO to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 106.3831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 99.4474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9357 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.6114 to the December average rate of 100.6237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 106.3831 was down 7.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 115.0572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 531,916 UGX
2020 Average 540,350 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 497,237 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,678.55 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

106.1276
99.9335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO to UGX 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: Jan–Jun) was 103.4891, compared to 100.9521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.4891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.9521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 3.2857 UGX (High: 104.9603 / Low: 101.6746). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6546 UGX (High: 101.1821 / Low: 100.5275).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2857
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.4199 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 105.6114) against the same month in 2020 (average: 108.3637), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7523 (-2.54%).

2021 Avg (January) 105.6114
2020 Avg (January) 108.3637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.3831 104.8142 105.6114
February 106.0827 104.6095 104.9419
March 105.0139 104.2662 104.5925
April 104.9603 101.6746 103.6695
May 102.4201 100.3162 101.2495
June 101.8129 99.9960 100.8701
July 102.0755 100.6228 101.3624
August 101.1821 100.5275 100.7305
September 101.2287 100.1275 100.4497
October 103.1147 100.4010 101.6487
November 101.6356 100.1886 100.8979
December 101.3811 99.4474 100.6237