YEARLY HIGH
0.2559 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.2420 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2510 KPW

2021 UGX to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.2420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2438 to the December average rate of 0.2532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2559 was up 3.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2470, 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 1,279 KPW
2020 Average 1,211 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,210 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.23 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2561
0.2427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KPW 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 0.2485, compared to 0.2535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0063 KPW (High: 0.2543 / Low: 0.2480). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 KPW (High: 0.2463 / Low: 0.2453).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.2542) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+5.55%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.2542
2020 Avg (June) 0.2409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2462 0.2420 0.2438
February 0.2459 0.2446 0.2454
March 0.2463 0.2453 0.2458
April 0.2517 0.2457 0.2482
May 0.2549 0.2504 0.2533
June 0.2559 0.2530 0.2542
July 0.2544 0.2525 0.2535
August 0.2550 0.2533 0.2544
September 0.2558 0.2528 0.2550
October 0.2543 0.2480 0.2516
November 0.2551 0.2514 0.2532
December 0.2543 0.2514 0.2532