YEARLY HIGH
347.9964 UGX
YEARLY LOW
306.1349 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
325.1206 UGX

2020 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 347.9964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 306.1349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8615 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 343.0174 to the December average rate of 336.4614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 347.9964 was down 2.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 356.3600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,739,982 UGX
2019 Average 1,722,462 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,530,674 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,307.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

346.2342
307.6333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 325.1291, compared to 325.1121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 325.1291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 325.1121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 19.9462 UGX (High: 337.7363 / Low: 317.7901). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6529 UGX (High: 339.1922 / Low: 333.5392).

March Spread (Volatile) ±19.9462
December Spread (Stable) ±5.6529

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 18.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 343.0174) against the same month in 2019 (average: 351.4911), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4737 (-2.41%).

2020 Avg (January) 343.0174
2019 Avg (January) 351.4911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 347.9964 336.8070 343.0174
February 338.4588 331.5686 334.4472
March 337.7363 317.7901 328.8571
April 317.0583 306.1349 310.8500
May 320.3773 310.4404 314.3390
June 324.6902 315.4725 319.2637
July 323.8656 315.8657 319.7386
August 320.5504 310.9017 315.9577
September 326.5269 316.9716 321.3013
October 328.9912 319.8860 324.5961
November 335.4016 326.8140 332.6173
December 339.1922 333.5392 336.4614