2020 AFN to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.3466 UGX

YEARLY LOW

46.9469 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.3713 UGX

2020 AFN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 51.3466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 46.9469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3997 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6455 to the December average rate of 47.5575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.3466 was up 3.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.6589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 256,733 UGX

2019 Average 237,907 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 234,735 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,998.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

49.8587

47.3483

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 48.7392, compared to 48.0035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.7392

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.0035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.6874 UGX (High: 51.3466 / Low: 48.6593). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4694 UGX (High: 48.3585 / Low: 47.8891).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6874

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4694

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 1.1954 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 49.4197) against the same month in 2019 (average: 49.1443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2754 (+0.56%).

2020 Avg (March) 49.4197

2019 Avg (March) 49.1443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.1711	47.1165	47.6455
February	48.9118	47.1528	47.8006
March	51.3466	48.6593	49.4197
April	50.1247	49.0122	49.6495
May	49.8740	49.3234	49.5576
June	49.2781	47.9127	48.3622
July	48.3394	47.7930	48.0547
August	48.1195	46.9469	47.7080
September	48.3585	47.8891	48.1165
October	48.6929	48.0365	48.3784
November	48.6693	47.9227	48.2057
December	48.0632	47.1568	47.5575