2020 BBD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1960.1582 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1822.1660 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1858.4076 UGX

2020 BBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1960.1582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1822.1660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.9921 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1839.2410 to the December average rate of 1832.6053, 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 1960.1582 was up 3.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 1890.5620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,800,791 UGX

2019 Average 9,261,315 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 9,110,830 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 689,960.61 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1901.2860

1826.3616

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BBD 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 1869.1992, compared to 1847.6160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.5832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1869.1992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1847.6160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 109.8162 UGX (High: 1960.1582 / Low: 1850.3419). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.7175 UGX (High: 1901.3331 / Low: 1887.6156).

March Spread (Volatile) ±109.8162

May Spread (Stable) ±13.7175

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 26.6399 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -26.6399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1883.2163) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1852.5502), the exchange rate shifted by +30.6661 (+1.66%).

2020 Avg (March) 1883.2163

2019 Avg (March) 1852.5502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1855.7401	1831.5611	1839.2410
February	1854.9780	1832.1983	1838.4551
March	1960.1582	1850.3419	1883.2163
April	1903.3589	1876.2505	1890.8380
May	1901.3331	1887.6156	1895.0423
June	1889.8147	1860.2891	1868.4024
July	1863.8314	1842.7059	1851.7968
August	1847.7887	1829.7103	1838.4621
September	1858.9419	1838.7945	1848.4045
October	1871.0258	1845.8011	1859.1289
November	1870.2346	1845.0249	1855.2980
December	1850.4326	1822.1660	1832.6053