YEARLY HIGH
67.2248 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.9766 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1008 UGX

2021 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 67.2248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.9766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.2482 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.7776 to the December average rate of 8.1247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -87.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 67.2248 was down 18.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 82.2033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336,124 UGX
2020 Average 344,110 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,883 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331,240.76 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

72.6629
2.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 26.1268, compared to 8.0748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 65.6370 UGX (High: 66.6136 / Low: 0.9766). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0692 UGX (High: 7.9752 / Low: 7.9059).

February Spread (Volatile) ±65.6370
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 44.3218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.3218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 66.7776) against the same month in 2020 (average: 81.1975), the exchange rate shifted by -14.4200 (-17.76%).

2021 Avg (January) 66.7776
2020 Avg (January) 81.1975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.2248 66.1885 66.7776
February 66.6136 0.9766 53.9552
March 9.6833 9.5830 9.6334
April 9.6280 9.2162 9.5045
May 9.2651 8.4533 8.7522
June 8.4565 7.8517 8.1382
July 7.9741 7.8423 7.9246
August 7.9752 7.9059 7.9397
September 8.0729 7.9347 7.9852
October 8.2576 8.0253 8.1164
November 15.8704 8.0473 8.3582
December 8.1822 8.0802 8.1247