2021 GHS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

639.5740 UGX

YEARLY LOW

573.3961 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

606.0983 UGX

2021 GHS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GHS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 639.5740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 573.3961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.1779 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 630.6175 to the December average rate of 578.7452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 639.5740 was down 7.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 690.7345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,197,870 UGX

2020 Average 3,242,454 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 2,866,980 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 330,889.59 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

643.4541

572.8626

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 625.5586, compared to 586.6381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.9205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 625.5586

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 586.6381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 17.3343 UGX (High: 635.4668 / Low: 618.1325). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4111 UGX (High: 639.5740 / Low: 633.1629).

April Spread (Volatile) ±17.3343

March Spread (Stable) ±6.4111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 12.2492 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 637.5715) against the same month in 2020 (average: 674.8995), the exchange rate shifted by -37.3280 (-5.53%).

2021 Avg (March) 637.5715

2020 Avg (March) 674.8995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	635.5035	619.6353	630.6175
February	637.9503	629.7389	632.8182
March	639.5740	633.1629	637.5715
April	635.4668	618.1325	627.6953
May	621.4104	612.4373	615.4461
June	613.2068	604.4138	609.2027
July	607.8688	593.4547	598.4257
August	594.1410	584.2985	587.8048
September	592.2854	580.8580	585.0830
October	597.8653	582.4540	589.2922
November	585.0758	575.3411	580.4777
December	583.9748	573.3961	578.7452

2021 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு