2021 SDG to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 67.2248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.9766.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.2482 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.7776 to the December average rate of 8.1247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -87.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 67.2248 was down 18.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 82.2033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SDG to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.1268, compared to 8.0748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.0520 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 65.6370 UGX (High: 66.6136 / Low: 0.9766). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0692 UGX (High: 7.9752 / Low: 7.9059).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 44.3218 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 66.7776) against the same month in 2020 (average: 81.1975), the exchange rate shifted by -14.4200 (-17.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.2248 | 66.1885 | 66.7776 |
| February | 66.6136 | 0.9766 | 53.9552 |
| March | 9.6833 | 9.5830 | 9.6334 |
| April | 9.6280 | 9.2162 | 9.5045 |
| May | 9.2651 | 8.4533 | 8.7522 |
| June | 8.4565 | 7.8517 | 8.1382 |
| July | 7.9741 | 7.8423 | 7.9246 |
| August | 7.9752 | 7.9059 | 7.9397 |
| September | 8.0729 | 7.9347 | 7.9852 |
| October | 8.2576 | 8.0253 | 8.1164 |
| November | 15.8704 | 8.0473 | 8.3582 |
| December | 8.1822 | 8.0802 | 8.1247 |