YEARLY HIGH
1067.2755 UGX
YEARLY LOW
992.1409 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1011.9041 UGX

2020 AED to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1067.2755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 992.1409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.1346 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1001.4546 to the December average rate of 997.8683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1067.2755 was up 3.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 1029.4336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,336,377 UGX
2019 Average 5,042,791 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,960,705 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 375,672.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1035.2509
994.4698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to UGX 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 1017.7762, compared to 1006.0321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.7441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1017.7762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1006.0321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 59.7932 UGX (High: 1067.2755 / Low: 1007.4823). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4378 UGX (High: 1035.2743 / Low: 1027.8365).

March Spread (Volatile) ±59.7932
May Spread (Stable) ±7.4378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 14.5093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1025.4121) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1008.7131), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6990 (+1.66%).

2020 Avg (March) 1025.4121
2019 Avg (March) 1008.7131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1010.4215 997.3446 1001.4546
February 1010.0891 997.6034 1001.0369
March 1067.2755 1007.4823 1025.4121
April 1036.3926 1021.6447 1029.5577
May 1035.2743 1027.8365 1031.8525
June 1028.9746 1012.9535 1017.3432
July 1014.8768 1003.3246 1008.3070
August 1006.1356 996.2487 1001.0344
September 1012.1648 1001.1949 1006.4602
October 1018.7443 1005.0646 1012.2965
November 1018.3712 1004.6419 1010.2264
December 1007.5316 992.1409 997.8683