YEARLY HIGH
506.4519 UGX
YEARLY LOW
467.4565 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
481.3361 UGX

2020 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 506.4519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 467.4565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.9954 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 477.8414 to the December average rate of 469.5872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 506.4519 was up 2.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 493.6373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,532,260 UGX
2019 Average 2,405,958 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,337,283 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,977.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

494.6394
467.3098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 486.2094, compared to 476.4628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 486.2094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 476.4628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 24.6829 UGX (High: 506.4519 / Low: 481.7691). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5264 UGX (High: 493.6029 / Low: 491.0766).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.6829
May Spread (Stable) ±2.5264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.7239 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 489.7798) against the same month in 2019 (average: 481.6631), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1167 (+1.69%).

2020 Avg (March) 489.7798
2019 Avg (March) 481.6631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 481.2008 475.6626 477.8414
February 486.3241 479.0685 481.0765
March 506.4519 481.7691 489.7798
April 493.6856 487.1741 490.5587
May 493.6029 491.0766 492.3619
June 491.5470 483.3258 485.6380
July 483.8699 478.4807 481.1367
August 478.5757 476.0372 477.3284
September 478.1803 475.1966 476.6162
October 480.9922 474.5405 477.8105
November 480.7250 473.4451 476.2979
December 473.4462 467.4565 469.5872