YEARLY HIGH
9.6897 NGN
YEARLY LOW
8.5278 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2599 NGN

2021 UYU to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 9.6897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 8.5278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1619 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1670 to the December average rate of 9.2783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.6897 was down 1.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.8070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,448 NGN
2020 Average 45,355 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 42,639 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,809.43 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.7324
8.6845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to NGN 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 9.0896, compared to 9.4302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.8208 NGN (High: 9.6474 / Low: 8.8266). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1030 NGN (High: 9.6874 / Low: 9.5845).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8208
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3571 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 9.5021) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.0299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4722 (+5.23%).

2021 Avg (August) 9.5021
2020 Avg (August) 9.0299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3648 8.9894 9.1670
February 9.6474 8.8266 9.1289
March 9.2681 8.5278 8.7718
April 9.3189 8.5925 8.8537
May 9.4171 8.6211 9.1849
June 9.4789 9.3632 9.4314
July 9.4513 9.3099 9.3807
August 9.6897 9.3794 9.5021
September 9.6874 9.5845 9.6451
October 9.6031 9.3313 9.4426
November 9.4509 9.2767 9.3324
December 9.3331 9.2142 9.2783