YEARLY HIGH
0.0393 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0356 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0376 DZD

2021 UGX to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0359 to the December average rate of 0.0391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0393 was up 8.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0363, 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 196 DZD
2020 Average 171 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 178 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.22 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0394
0.0356
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UGX to DZD 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 0.0368, compared to 0.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0011 DZD (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0377). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 DZD (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0361).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0391) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+9.10%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0391
2020 Avg (December) 0.0358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0361 0.0356 0.0359
February 0.0364 0.0361 0.0363
March 0.0366 0.0362 0.0364
April 0.0373 0.0363 0.0366
May 0.0378 0.0371 0.0375
June 0.0380 0.0376 0.0378
July 0.0381 0.0377 0.0379
August 0.0384 0.0379 0.0382
September 0.0389 0.0381 0.0386
October 0.0388 0.0377 0.0384
November 0.0393 0.0385 0.0390
December 0.0393 0.0388 0.0391