2021 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1482.5503 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1359.2807 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1409.8148 UGX

2021 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1482.5503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1359.2807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.2696 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1468.6727 to the December average rate of 1370.3169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1482.5503 was up 2.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 1450.0843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,412,752 UGX

2020 Average 6,985,280 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,796,403 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 616,348.19 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1478.5083

1360.4813

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WST 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 1436.8956, compared to 1382.7341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 54.1615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1436.8956

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1382.7341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 41.6537 UGX (High: 1482.5503 / Low: 1440.8967). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4847 UGX (High: 1382.8617 / Low: 1374.3770).

January Spread (Volatile) ±41.6537

September Spread (Stable) ±8.4847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.1934 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1468.6727) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1397.9217), the exchange rate shifted by +70.7511 (+5.06%).

2021 Avg (January) 1468.6727

2020 Avg (January) 1397.9217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1482.5503	1440.8967	1468.6727
February	1467.0219	1451.8097	1459.8397
March	1464.5791	1429.6848	1450.9244
April	1444.3911	1412.3573	1430.9829
May	1419.8468	1394.3165	1409.7895
June	1411.4753	1393.6422	1401.1643
July	1408.0938	1383.2213	1393.1031
August	1387.0256	1369.4500	1378.6588
September	1382.8617	1374.3770	1378.2577
October	1413.1990	1374.7019	1390.8595
November	1397.6656	1373.8935	1385.2083
December	1391.1476	1359.2807	1370.3169

2021 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு