2020 BAM to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2294.5302 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2022.2190 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2167.8005 UGX

2020 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2294.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 2022.2190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 272.3111 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2088.3200 to the December average rate of 2280.7844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2294.5302 was up 4.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 2192.9263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,472,651 UGX

2019 Average 10,604,754 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 10,111,095 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,361,555.74 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2303.7456

2028.2114

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BAM 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 2105.3257, compared to 2230.2753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 124.9497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2105.3257

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2230.2753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 104.3862 UGX (High: 2236.3177 / Low: 2131.9315). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.0692 UGX (High: 2294.5302 / Low: 2264.4610).

July Spread (Volatile) ±104.3862

December Spread (Stable) ±30.0692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 37.1475 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -37.1475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2280.7844) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2087.2751), the exchange rate shifted by +193.5093 (+9.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 2280.7844

2019 Avg (December) 2087.2751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2125.1399	2070.5760	2088.3200
February	2084.4074	2022.2190	2051.1726
March	2176.9927	2084.4074	2129.6803
April	2123.3401	2079.1313	2100.3108
May	2151.1470	2089.4575	2112.4884
June	2171.7549	2136.6333	2149.9819
July	2236.3177	2131.9315	2166.5179
August	2243.1722	2207.1006	2222.9155
September	2254.9473	2203.7706	2229.4598
October	2268.9678	2218.7907	2236.8744
November	2269.6807	2224.9746	2245.1000
December	2294.5302	2264.4610	2280.7844