YEARLY HIGH
0.0005 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0005 BAM

2021 UGX to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0004 to the December average rate of 0.0005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0005 was down 1.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2 BAM
2020 Average 2 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.30 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0005
0.0004
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UGX to BAM 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 0.0004, compared to 0.0005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0000 BAM (High: 0.0005 / Low: 0.0005). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BAM (High: 0.0005 / Low: 0.0005).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0005) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+11.01%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0005
2020 Avg (December) 0.0004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
February 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
March 0.0005 0.0004 0.0004
April 0.0005 0.0004 0.0005
May 0.0005 0.0004 0.0005
June 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
July 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
August 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
September 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
October 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
November 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
December 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005