2021 UGX to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0713 YER

YEARLY LOW

0.0673 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0698 YER

2021 UGX to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0678 to the December average rate of 0.0704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0713 was up 3.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0687, 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 356 YER

2020 Average 337 YER

Yearly Trough Low 337 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.76 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0714

0.0675

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to YER 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 0.0691, compared to 0.0705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0018 YER (High: 0.0707 / Low: 0.0690). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 YER (High: 0.0685 / Low: 0.0682).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 0.0711) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+4.93%).

2021 Avg (September) 0.0711

2020 Avg (September) 0.0677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0685	0.0673	0.0678
February	0.0684	0.0681	0.0683
March	0.0685	0.0682	0.0684
April	0.0700	0.0683	0.0690
May	0.0709	0.0697	0.0704
June	0.0711	0.0703	0.0706
July	0.0707	0.0702	0.0705
August	0.0710	0.0704	0.0708
September	0.0713	0.0703	0.0711
October	0.0707	0.0690	0.0700
November	0.0709	0.0699	0.0704
December	0.0707	0.0699	0.0704