2021 SZL to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

262.2926 UGX

YEARLY LOW

219.9216 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

243.1224 UGX

2021 SZL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 262.2926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 219.9216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.3710 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 244.5494 to the December average rate of 223.9496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 262.2926 was up 0.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 261.9592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,311,463 UGX

2020 Average 1,135,494 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,099,608 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,855.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

258.7181

220.7888

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SZL 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 249.4101, compared to 236.8348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.4101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.8348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 16.2563 UGX (High: 247.1665 / Low: 230.9102). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0683 UGX (High: 254.4233 / Low: 247.3550).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.2563

April Spread (Stable) ±7.0683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 11.2305 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 255.5573) against the same month in 2020 (average: 218.2366), the exchange rate shifted by +37.3207 (+17.10%).

2021 Avg (June) 255.5573

2020 Avg (June) 218.2366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	252.2213	239.1019	244.5494
February	253.5952	243.1699	248.2717
March	249.5043	235.9100	244.3898
April	254.4233	247.3550	251.1039
May	257.7042	245.7016	252.5884
June	262.2926	248.5596	255.5573
July	250.9924	239.0859	245.1826
August	247.1665	230.9102	238.9815
September	250.0861	234.3553	242.8409
October	249.0817	233.9151	240.6423
November	236.2945	220.6578	229.4118
December	228.2507	219.9216	223.9496