2021 UGX to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0240 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0149 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1061 SDG

2021 UGX to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0091 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.1231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 721.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0240 was up 6651.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0152, 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 5,120 SDG

2020 Average 73 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 74 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,045.40 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1373

0.0039

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UGX to SDG 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 0.0880, compared to 0.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 1.0089 SDG (High: 1.0240 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0149).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0089

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0667) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0526 (+373.30%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0667

2020 Avg (February) 0.0141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0151	0.0149	0.0150
February	1.0240	0.0150	0.0667
March	0.1044	0.1033	0.1038
April	0.1085	0.1039	0.1052
May	0.1183	0.1079	0.1143
June	0.1274	0.1183	0.1229
July	0.1275	0.1254	0.1262
August	0.1265	0.1254	0.1260
September	0.1260	0.1239	0.1252
October	0.1246	0.1211	0.1232
November	0.1243	0.0630	0.1215
December	0.1238	0.1222	0.1231