YEARLY HIGH
64.4903 UGX
YEARLY LOW
61.7092 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.8594 UGX

2021 DOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 64.4903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 61.7092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7811 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4331 to the December average rate of 62.4761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 64.4903 was down 11.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 72.4643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 322,451 UGX
2020 Average 329,347 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 308,546 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,905.63 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

64.0607
61.8258
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DOP 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 63.1505, compared to 62.5683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.1505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.5683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 1.6857 UGX (High: 64.3808 / Low: 62.6951). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2643 UGX (High: 63.4118 / Low: 63.1475).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.6857
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2643

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 1.3469 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 63.7821) against the same month in 2020 (average: 69.7666), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9845 (-8.58%).

2021 Avg (April) 63.7821
2020 Avg (April) 69.7666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.7205 62.8297 63.4331
February 63.4118 63.1475 63.2781
March 64.3962 63.1484 63.8744
April 64.4903 62.8674 63.7821
May 63.2008 62.1097 62.4351
June 62.4593 61.7092 62.1003
July 62.6430 62.0394 62.2815
August 62.3112 61.8005 62.0121
September 63.1332 61.9282 62.3080
October 64.3808 62.6951 63.4668
November 63.3006 62.3221 62.8652
December 63.1419 61.7695 62.4761