2021 PGK to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1054.9833 UGX

YEARLY LOW

990.7075 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1016.5508 UGX

2021 PGK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1054.9833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 990.7075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.2758 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1044.8359 to the December average rate of 1007.1871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1054.9833 was down 7.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 1135.5560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,274,916 UGX

2020 Average 5,359,279 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 4,953,538 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 321,378.84 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1049.1481

997.4020

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1025.6839, compared to 1007.4177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.2662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1025.6839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1007.4177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 29.5200 UGX (High: 1030.6899 / Low: 1001.1700). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5490 UGX (High: 1040.7597 / Low: 1029.2107).

October Spread (Volatile) ±29.5200

March Spread (Stable) ±11.5490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 18.0766 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.0766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1044.8359) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1081.0118), the exchange rate shifted by -36.1759 (-3.35%).

2021 Avg (January) 1044.8359

2020 Avg (January) 1081.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1054.9833	1028.0621	1044.8359
February	1043.5314	1029.2212	1036.5513
March	1040.7597	1029.2107	1036.8182
April	1037.0747	1013.0019	1024.7775
May	1018.3736	996.9605	1006.7009
June	1015.0783	996.1727	1004.4198
July	1016.3465	999.3202	1010.7601
August	1011.8937	992.5714	1001.7142
September	1011.1710	990.7075	1001.9150
October	1030.6899	1001.1700	1014.3885
November	1017.8698	1001.6232	1008.5414
December	1015.4364	999.1500	1007.1871

2021 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு