2020 CRC to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8658 UGX

YEARLY LOW

5.9716 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3654 UGX

2020 CRC to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 6.8658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 5.9716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8942 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4726 to the December average rate of 6.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.8658 was up 3.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.6099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,329 UGX

2019 Average 31,572 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 29,858 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,470.81 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.7250

5.9941

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 6.5530, compared to 6.1779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5530

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3989 UGX (High: 6.8658 / Low: 6.4669). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0588 UGX (High: 6.6958 / Low: 6.6370).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3989

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0588

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 0.1804 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.6046) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.1418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4629 (+7.54%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.6046

2019 Avg (March) 6.1418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5327	6.4026	6.4726
February	6.5318	6.4078	6.4601
March	6.8658	6.4669	6.6046
April	6.7164	6.5422	6.6328
May	6.6958	6.6370	6.6641
June	6.6388	6.4250	6.4837
July	6.4249	6.3185	6.3625
August	6.3185	6.1637	6.2054
September	6.2197	6.1456	6.1872
October	6.2068	6.1320	6.1616
November	6.1751	6.0173	6.0955
December	6.1274	5.9716	6.0550