2020 FKP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4997.4739 UGX

YEARLY LOW

4384.0195 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

4769.7496 UGX

2020 FKP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4997.4739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 4384.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 613.4544 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4809.9508 to the December average rate of 4928.9459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4997.4739 was up 0.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 4965.8884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,987,369 UGX

2019 Average 23,657,754 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 21,920,097 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,067,271.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4955.9369

4632.0448

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FKP 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 4711.3915, compared to 4828.1077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 116.7162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4711.3915

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4828.1077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 476.0237 UGX (High: 4860.0431 / Low: 4384.0195). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 118.4220 UGX (High: 4909.9056 / Low: 4791.4836).

March Spread (Volatile) ±476.0237

August Spread (Stable) ±118.4220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 109.2096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -109.2096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4928.9459) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4818.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +110.9203 (+2.30%).

2020 Avg (December) 4928.9459

2019 Avg (December) 4818.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4888.6726	4766.0514	4809.9508
February	4854.7940	4731.2562	4768.2454
March	4860.0431	4384.0195	4659.0358
April	4781.1572	4605.0251	4693.8875
May	4751.0430	4574.0337	4660.6735
June	4770.4697	4592.7818	4676.5561
July	4833.5679	4636.8186	4691.4505
August	4909.9056	4791.4836	4831.0533
September	4927.9274	4701.5805	4787.5069
October	4912.6655	4756.0917	4825.6044
November	4953.9461	4826.8707	4904.0851
December	4997.4739	4861.5496	4928.9459