YEARLY HIGH
0.0162 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0155 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 DOP

2021 UGX to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0158 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0162 was up 1.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0160, 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 81 DOP
2020 Average 76 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 78 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.49 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0162
0.0156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to DOP 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0004 DOP (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 DOP (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0158).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0161) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.77%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0161
2020 Avg (June) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
February 0.0158 0.0158 0.0158
March 0.0158 0.0155 0.0157
April 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
May 0.0161 0.0158 0.0160
June 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
July 0.0161 0.0160 0.0161
August 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
September 0.0161 0.0158 0.0160
October 0.0160 0.0155 0.0158
November 0.0160 0.0158 0.0159
December 0.0162 0.0158 0.0160