YEARLY HIGH
5.1446 UGX
YEARLY LOW
4.3540 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6989 UGX

2020 CLP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CLP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.1446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 4.3540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7906 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7554 to the December average rate of 5.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1446 was down 9.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.6784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,144,624 UGX
2019 Average 5,280,587 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,354,013 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 790,611.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0778
4.3746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 4.5985, compared to 4.7992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.3818 UGX (High: 4.9131 / Low: 4.5313). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1668 UGX (High: 4.8662 / Low: 4.6994).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3818
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1481 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.0192) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.7905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2287 (+4.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.0192
2019 Avg (December) 4.7905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9741 4.5940 4.7554
February 4.7387 4.5286 4.6073
March 4.6924 4.3540 4.4825
April 4.5599 4.3635 4.4332
May 4.7286 4.5103 4.6232
June 4.9131 4.5313 4.6897
July 4.8776 4.6100 4.7262
August 4.8759 4.5426 4.6826
September 4.8662 4.6994 4.7793
October 4.8442 4.6210 4.7224
November 4.9766 4.7881 4.8655
December 5.1446 4.8696 5.0192