YEARLY HIGH
0.0303 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.0272 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0289 ALL

2021 UGX to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0275 to the December average rate of 0.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0303 was down 9.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0335, 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 152 ALL
2020 Average 146 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 136 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.86 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0304
0.0272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ALL 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 0.0282, compared to 0.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 ALL (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0288). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ALL (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0300).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0301) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+6.88%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0301
2020 Avg (November) 0.0282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0278 0.0272 0.0275
February 0.0282 0.0276 0.0279
March 0.0287 0.0280 0.0283
April 0.0286 0.0282 0.0284
May 0.0288 0.0283 0.0285
June 0.0291 0.0284 0.0288
July 0.0293 0.0289 0.0291
August 0.0295 0.0288 0.0292
September 0.0295 0.0291 0.0293
October 0.0297 0.0288 0.0293
November 0.0303 0.0298 0.0301
December 0.0302 0.0300 0.0301