YEARLY HIGH
0.0325 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0278 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0306 JPY

2021 UGX to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0281 to the December average rate of 0.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0325 was up 6.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0305, 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 163 JPY
2020 Average 144 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 139 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.73 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0325
0.0277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to JPY 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 0.0298, compared to 0.0315 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) 0.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 JPY (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 JPY (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0309).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0321) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+14.09%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0321
2020 Avg (November) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0285 0.0278 0.0281
February 0.0291 0.0285 0.0288
March 0.0302 0.0292 0.0297
April 0.0306 0.0298 0.0301
May 0.0310 0.0304 0.0307
June 0.0314 0.0309 0.0311
July 0.0314 0.0308 0.0311
August 0.0313 0.0307 0.0311
September 0.0316 0.0309 0.0312
October 0.0321 0.0312 0.0316
November 0.0325 0.0318 0.0321
December 0.0325 0.0316 0.0320