2020 FJD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1794.6287 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1614.8291 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1715.0606 UGX

2020 FJD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1794.6287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 1614.8291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 179.7996 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1698.2358 to the December average rate of 1782.0737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1794.6287 was down 10.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 2006.2530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,973,143 UGX

2019 Average 8,596,856 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 8,074,145 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 898,997.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1794.5843

1644.4569

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FJD 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 1682.8445, compared to 1747.2767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.4321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1682.8445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1747.2767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 72.4874 UGX (High: 1687.3164 / Low: 1614.8291). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.2395 UGX (High: 1794.6287 / Low: 1772.3892).

March Spread (Volatile) ±72.4874

December Spread (Stable) ±22.2395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 28.4830 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.4830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1782.0737) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1695.6809), the exchange rate shifted by +86.3928 (+5.09%).

2020 Avg (December) 1782.0737

2019 Avg (December) 1695.6809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1722.1048	1680.3346	1698.2358
February	1682.0358	1654.6457	1669.7528
March	1687.3164	1614.8291	1656.9675
April	1709.3113	1636.9263	1664.0833
May	1708.4508	1680.4801	1692.0404
June	1737.3055	1695.0242	1715.9875
July	1739.2170	1710.5735	1724.8506
August	1746.6957	1716.0819	1728.0541
September	1754.3883	1718.5885	1740.6702
October	1762.4883	1728.3591	1743.0102
November	1784.8026	1744.7579	1765.0012
December	1794.6287	1772.3892	1782.0737