YEARLY HIGH
0.0061 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0038 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0051 SRD

2021 UGX to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 0.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0038 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0061 was up 57.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0039, 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 30 SRD
2020 Average 13 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 19 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.46 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0063
0.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SRD 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 0.0042, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0021 SRD (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0040). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SRD (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0039).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
March 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.0061) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+58.63%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.0061
2020 Avg (November) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
February 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
March 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
April 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
May 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
June 0.0061 0.0040 0.0055
July 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
September 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
October 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
November 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
December 0.0061 0.0055 0.0060