2021 SRD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 262.7196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 163.9576.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 98.7620 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.7875 to the December average rate of 167.8615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 262.7196 was down 50.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 525.6525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SRD 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 245.5574, compared to 166.4115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 79.1459 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 85.5403 UGX (High: 250.6351 / Low: 165.0948). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0498 UGX (High: 259.1950 / Low: 258.1452).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 63.4926 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 260.7875) against the same month in 2020 (average: 493.2263), the exchange rate shifted by -232.4388 (-47.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 262.7196 | 258.2494 | 260.7875 |
| February | 259.9077 | 258.5806 | 259.0786 |
| March | 259.1950 | 258.1452 | 258.7077 |
| April | 258.8290 | 252.6421 | 256.2163 |
| May | 253.9818 | 249.4150 | 251.0234 |
| June | 250.6351 | 165.0948 | 187.5308 |
| July | 170.5721 | 165.6974 | 167.8525 |
| August | 166.0533 | 164.7066 | 165.3933 |
| September | 166.3735 | 164.4722 | 165.1372 |
| October | 169.7168 | 164.8448 | 166.9592 |
| November | 166.5389 | 163.9576 | 165.2652 |
| December | 182.7211 | 164.3549 | 167.8615 |