2020 CAD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2892.4818 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2609.5841 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2772.5011 UGX

2020 CAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 2892.4818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 2609.5841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 282.8977 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2812.6669 to the December average rate of 2861.5930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2892.4818 was up 1.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 2855.2737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,462,409 UGX

2019 Average 13,960,713 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 13,047,921 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,414,488.62 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2878.6875

2673.5542

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CAD 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 2740.0451, compared to 2804.9571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.9120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2740.0451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2804.9571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 172.1570 UGX (High: 2781.7411 / Low: 2609.5841). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2879 UGX (High: 2778.6174 / Low: 2757.3295).

March Spread (Volatile) ±172.1570

February Spread (Stable) ±21.2879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 64.8124 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -64.8124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2861.5930) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2790.3064), the exchange rate shifted by +71.2866 (+2.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 2861.5930

2019 Avg (December) 2790.3064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2863.0233	2777.3870	2812.6669
February	2778.6174	2757.3295	2768.1462
March	2781.7411	2609.5841	2703.3338
April	2742.7269	2650.1311	2690.6486
May	2751.9585	2664.3014	2708.9091
June	2806.2803	2725.7477	2756.5660
July	2770.4710	2714.5969	2741.4585
August	2816.1859	2748.6675	2777.2743
September	2823.9708	2762.2157	2797.0951
October	2844.4501	2771.1611	2815.0754
November	2863.1800	2797.1628	2837.2462
December	2892.4818	2831.6693	2861.5930