YEARLY HIGH
2302.6821 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2140.5768 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2183.1513 UGX

2020 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 2302.6821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2140.5768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 162.1053 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2160.6356 to the December average rate of 2152.8403, 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 2302.6821 was up 3.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 2220.9246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,513,411 UGX
2019 Average 10,879,665 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,702,884 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 810,526.42 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2233.5225
2145.5056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2195.8287, compared to 2170.4740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.3547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2195.8287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2170.4740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 129.0058 UGX (High: 2302.6821 / Low: 2173.6763). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.1145 UGX (High: 2233.5778 / Low: 2217.4632).

March Spread (Volatile) ±129.0058
May Spread (Stable) ±16.1145

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 31.2951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.2951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2212.2952) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2176.2704), the exchange rate shifted by +36.0248 (+1.66%).

2020 Avg (March) 2212.2952
2019 Avg (March) 2176.2704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2180.0178 2151.6136 2160.6356
February 2179.1225 2152.3622 2159.7123
March 2302.6821 2173.6763 2212.2952
April 2235.9576 2204.1121 2221.2488
May 2233.5778 2217.4632 2226.1877
June 2220.0467 2185.3616 2194.8927
July 2189.5230 2164.7059 2175.3854
August 2170.6769 2149.4394 2159.7205
September 2183.7790 2160.1110 2171.4003
October 2197.9745 2168.3420 2183.9987
November 2197.0451 2167.4302 2179.4984
December 2173.7828 2140.5768 2152.8403