YEARLY HIGH
87.7192 UGX
YEARLY LOW
79.3079 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.3757 UGX

2021 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 87.7192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 79.3079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4113 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.2477 to the December average rate of 80.2126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 87.7192 was down 11.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 99.5240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 438,596 UGX
2020 Average 443,614 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 396,540 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,056.63 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

87.9512
79.5091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 83.3306, compared to 81.4208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.3306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.4208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 2.9359 UGX (High: 84.9093 / Low: 81.9734). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7367 UGX (High: 83.2226 / Low: 82.4859).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9359
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0758 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 87.2477) against the same month in 2020 (average: 98.5298), the exchange rate shifted by -11.2822 (-11.45%).

2021 Avg (January) 87.2477
2020 Avg (January) 98.5298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.7192 86.2886 87.2477
February 86.9899 84.8640 85.8597
March 84.9093 81.9734 82.7839
April 82.9712 81.3234 82.1804
May 81.5931 79.9375 80.7325
June 81.8792 80.6788 81.1793
July 81.8999 80.3609 81.0108
August 83.2087 80.8360 81.6836
September 83.2226 82.4859 82.7198
October 82.9341 80.8434 82.1816
November 81.2650 80.0168 80.7162
December 80.8714 79.3079 80.2126