2021 UGX to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1428 COP

YEARLY LOW

0.9229 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0442 COP

2021 UGX to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.9229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2198 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9457 to the December average rate of 1.1171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1428 was up 3.94% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0995, 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 5,714 COP

2020 Average 4,963 COP

Yearly Trough Low 4,615 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,099.24 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1343

0.9286

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to COP 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 1.0002, compared to 1.0882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0002

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0788 COP (High: 1.1335 / Low: 1.0548). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 COP (High: 1.0923 / Low: 1.0632).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0788

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.1171) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1724 (+18.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.1171

2020 Avg (December) 0.9448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9842	0.9229	0.9457
February	0.9882	0.9536	0.9693
March	1.0184	0.9637	0.9865
April	1.0441	0.9935	1.0048
May	1.0810	1.0295	1.0517
June	1.0660	1.0168	1.0431
July	1.1037	1.0510	1.0777
August	1.1321	1.0826	1.0978
September	1.0923	1.0632	1.0830
October	1.0747	1.0320	1.0557
November	1.1335	1.0548	1.0980
December	1.1428	1.0889	1.1171