YEARLY HIGH
0.1642 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1440 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1547 XAF

2021 UGX to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0202 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1461 to the December average rate of 0.1632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1642 was down 0.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1656, 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 821 XAF
2020 Average 774 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 720 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.85 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1649
0.1444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XAF 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 0.1503, compared to 0.1591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0050 XAF (High: 0.1564 / Low: 0.1513). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XAF (High: 0.1642 / Low: 0.1620).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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: 0.1632) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+11.00%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1632
2020 Avg (December) 0.1470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1479 0.1440 0.1461
February 0.1497 0.1468 0.1479
March 0.1529 0.1483 0.1506
April 0.1527 0.1501 0.1512
May 0.1536 0.1508 0.1520
June 0.1564 0.1513 0.1540
July 0.1574 0.1551 0.1562
August 0.1590 0.1556 0.1575
September 0.1598 0.1565 0.1579
October 0.1599 0.1554 0.1581
November 0.1639 0.1590 0.1618
December 0.1642 0.1620 0.1632