YEARLY HIGH
14.8519 UGX
YEARLY LOW
14.0285 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3300 UGX

2021 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 14.8519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 14.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8234 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7421 to the December average rate of 14.2070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.8519 was down 5.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.6625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,259 UGX
2020 Average 74,237 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 70,142 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,116.82 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.8091
14.0050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 14.4764, compared to 14.1836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.3600 UGX (High: 14.5024 / Low: 14.1424). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0594 UGX (High: 14.6541 / Low: 14.5947).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3600
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2802 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 14.7421) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.6942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0479 (+0.33%).

2021 Avg (January) 14.7421
2020 Avg (January) 14.6942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8519 14.5972 14.7421
February 14.6914 14.6164 14.6461
March 14.6541 14.5947 14.6255
April 14.6319 14.2793 14.4841
May 14.3550 14.0983 14.2039
June 14.2159 14.0623 14.1569
July 14.2472 14.1363 14.1913
August 14.2053 14.0752 14.1330
September 14.2263 14.0285 14.0720
October 14.5024 14.1424 14.2953
November 14.3057 14.0990 14.2030
December 14.3046 14.1463 14.2070