YEARLY HIGH
9657.9260 UGX
YEARLY LOW
9135.7300 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
9317.1394 UGX

2021 OMR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 9657.9260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 9135.7300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 522.1960 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9586.7816 to the December average rate of 9232.7013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9657.9260 was down 5.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 10182.5604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,289,630 UGX
2020 Average 48,271,718 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 45,678,650 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,610,979.93 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9628.6233
9126.5228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 9411.3315, compared to 9222.9474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 188.3841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9411.3315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9222.9474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 234.2670 UGX (High: 9426.8036 / Low: 9192.5366). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.9184 UGX (High: 9523.9541 / Low: 9490.0357).

October Spread (Volatile) ±234.2670
March Spread (Stable) ±33.9184

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 190.3292 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -190.3292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 9586.7816) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9554.2835), the exchange rate shifted by +32.4981 (+0.34%).

2021 Avg (January) 9586.7816
2020 Avg (January) 9554.2835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9657.9260 9494.7797 9586.7816
February 9556.6178 9506.6847 9524.8465
March 9523.9541 9490.0357 9510.9823
April 9514.5579 9288.4053 9419.6432
May 9337.6597 9169.2111 9229.3141
June 9243.1960 9135.7300 9196.4212
July 9260.0947 9190.9950 9223.1579
August 9226.2906 9168.4013 9189.7968
September 9248.0854 9140.3579 9168.3645
October 9426.8036 9192.5366 9291.8622
November 9299.3611 9164.6619 9231.8015
December 9274.9197 9194.9594 9232.7013