YEARLY HIGH
0.0013 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0012 LYD

2021 UGX to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0011 to the December average rate of 0.0013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0013 was up 237.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0004, 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 7 LYD
2020 Average 2 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.69 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0013
0.0011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LYD 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 0.0012, compared to 0.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 LYD (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LYD (High: 0.0013 / Low: 0.0013).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0013) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+252.80%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0013
2020 Avg (December) 0.0004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0012 0.0004 0.0011
February 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
March 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
April 0.0013 0.0012 0.0012
May 0.0013 0.0012 0.0013
June 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
July 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
August 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
September 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
October 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
November 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
December 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013