YEARLY HIGH
2770.0190 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2619.8821 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2695.0719 UGX

2020 BND to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2770.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 2619.8821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 150.1370 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2723.0628 to the December average rate of 2750.7918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2770.0190 was down 1.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 2799.5946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,850,095 UGX
2019 Average 13,502,975 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,099,410 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 750,684.88 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2764.2370
2636.2719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2673.6667, compared to 2716.4772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.8106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2673.6667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2716.4772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 82.8812 UGX (High: 2702.9174 / Low: 2620.0361). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.1436 UGX (High: 2702.3898 / Low: 2674.2462).

March Spread (Volatile) ±82.8812
August Spread (Stable) ±28.1436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 76.1272 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -76.1272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 2753.5733) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2715.2970), the exchange rate shifted by +38.2763 (+1.41%).

2020 Avg (November) 2753.5733
2019 Avg (November) 2715.2970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2750.0778 2692.6685 2723.0628
February 2692.6685 2619.8821 2646.9357
March 2702.9174 2620.0361 2660.1672
April 2695.8957 2626.5515 2655.1867
May 2695.9948 2657.4753 2674.6041
June 2703.4417 2667.7586 2682.0434
July 2688.8391 2650.4817 2667.3265
August 2702.3898 2674.2462 2684.7634
September 2726.3850 2687.6778 2707.2492
October 2760.9986 2714.0941 2735.1592
November 2770.0190 2735.0325 2753.5733
December 2766.6293 2728.0404 2750.7918