YEARLY HIGH
568.0491 UGX
YEARLY LOW
526.3443 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
538.4786 UGX

2020 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 568.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 526.3443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.7048 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 531.9437 to the December average rate of 531.6630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 568.0491 was up 3.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 547.2167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,840,245 UGX
2019 Average 2,680,195 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,631,722 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,523.76 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

551.2683
529.8807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 541.5689, compared to 535.3883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 541.5689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 535.3883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 32.2049 UGX (High: 568.0491 / Low: 535.8442). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7624 UGX (High: 533.9573 / Low: 531.1949).

March Spread (Volatile) ±32.2049
August Spread (Stable) ±2.7624

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 8.5743 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 546.8444) against the same month in 2019 (average: 536.3867), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4577 (+1.95%).

2020 Avg (March) 546.8444
2019 Avg (March) 536.3867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 536.5192 530.2590 531.9437
February 536.5238 529.9962 531.7474
March 568.0491 535.8442 546.8444
April 551.8532 545.3761 548.4805
May 551.5492 547.4234 549.4860
June 547.5677 538.7633 540.9116
July 539.5745 533.6285 536.2442
August 533.9573 531.1949 532.5916
September 538.7403 532.8310 535.3776
October 541.9435 534.6757 538.4898
November 542.6300 535.8411 537.9635
December 536.0198 526.3443 531.6630