YEARLY HIGH
0.0033 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0029 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0031 BWP

2021 UGX to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0033 was up 1.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0033, 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 17 BWP
2020 Average 15 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 15 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.99 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0033
0.0029
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UGX to BWP 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 0.0030, compared to 0.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BWP (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0033) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+10.97%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0033
2020 Avg (December) 0.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
February 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
March 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
April 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
May 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
June 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
July 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
August 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
September 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
October 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
December 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033