YEARLY HIGH
566.5245 UGX
YEARLY LOW
522.5169 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
538.8053 UGX

2020 CNY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 566.5245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 522.5169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.0076 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 531.2430 to the December average rate of 560.4134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 566.5245 was up 1.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 559.7585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,163,113 UGX
2019 Average 13,411,360 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,062,923 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,100,190.41 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

565.6349
521.9480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 531.4711, compared to 546.1395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 531.4711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 546.1395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 27.1308 UGX (High: 555.0419 / Low: 527.9111). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5100 UGX (High: 531.3364 / Low: 525.8264).

March Spread (Volatile) ±27.1308
July Spread (Stable) ±5.5100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.9166 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 561.9943) against the same month in 2019 (average: 526.4084), the exchange rate shifted by +35.5859 (+6.76%).

2020 Avg (November) 561.9943
2019 Avg (November) 526.4084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 535.7202 526.4219 531.2430
February 530.3769 522.5169 525.5885
March 555.0419 527.9111 535.9828
April 538.6044 530.8476 534.8085
May 538.0928 528.0092 533.5603
June 531.8420 525.2382 527.6437
July 531.3364 525.8264 528.2935
August 536.1588 527.4903 530.5599
September 547.7201 538.5647 542.5344
October 562.5785 543.6182 553.0415
November 566.5245 558.0524 561.9943
December 564.1046 556.8756 560.4134