2020 EGP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

248.9033 UGX

YEARLY LOW

228.5940 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

235.1057 UGX

2020 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 248.9033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 228.5940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3094 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.3854 to the December average rate of 233.6047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 248.9033 was up 7.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 231.1627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,244,517 UGX

2019 Average 1,102,762 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,142,970 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,546.88 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

241.4701

229.7553

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 236.2486, compared to 233.9628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.2486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 233.9628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.7646 UGX (High: 248.9033 / Low: 236.1388). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8720 UGX (High: 232.5580 / Low: 230.6861).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.7646

July Spread (Stable) ±1.8720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 9.3299 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 240.1198) against the same month in 2019 (average: 213.2503), the exchange rate shifted by +26.8695 (+12.60%).

2020 Avg (March) 240.1198

2019 Avg (March) 213.2503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	233.2153	228.5940	231.3854
February	237.2702	231.9599	234.4669
March	248.9033	236.1388	240.1198
April	241.7148	237.5331	239.8617
May	244.4718	238.6474	240.4939
June	237.1874	229.8839	231.1640
July	232.5580	230.6861	231.3712
August	232.1097	229.6237	230.7316
September	235.8899	231.7015	234.3021
October	238.7647	234.8915	236.6988
November	238.4272	235.8128	237.0686
December	236.3200	231.6656	233.6047