YEARLY HIGH
31.8272 UGX
YEARLY LOW
27.5466 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.3574 UGX

2020 DZD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DZD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 31.8272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 27.5466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2806 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7592 to the December average rate of 27.9047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 31.8272 was up 0.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 31.6843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,136 UGX
2019 Average 155,120 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 137,733 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,403.12 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.3433
27.5921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 30.0820, compared to 28.6328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3792 UGX (High: 31.8272 / Low: 30.4480). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2723 UGX (High: 28.8382 / Low: 28.5659).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3792
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 31.0307) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.1203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0895 (-0.29%).

2020 Avg (March) 31.0307
2019 Avg (March) 31.1203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.1416 30.6264 30.7592
February 30.9156 30.3200 30.5211
March 31.8272 30.4480 31.0307
April 30.3407 29.3563 29.6974
May 29.6314 29.3430 29.4621
June 29.4421 28.8051 29.0217
July 29.0139 28.6643 28.8473
August 28.8365 28.5125 28.6592
September 28.8382 28.5659 28.7087
October 29.0963 28.6006 28.8546
November 29.0725 28.6658 28.8222
December 28.7093 27.5466 27.9047