2020 GYD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.7205 UGX

YEARLY LOW

17.4222 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.7785 UGX

2020 GYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 18.7205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 17.4222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2983 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6116 to the December average rate of 17.5125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.7205 was up 3.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.1082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,602 UGX

2019 Average 88,661 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 87,111 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,491.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.1845

17.4514

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 17.8884, compared to 17.6685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0549 UGX (High: 18.7205 / Low: 17.6656). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 UGX (High: 17.6369 / Low: 17.5436).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0549

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.2551 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 18.0301) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.7493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2808 (+1.58%).

2020 Avg (March) 18.0301

2019 Avg (March) 17.7493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.7541	17.5181	17.6116
February	17.8144	17.5392	17.6070
March	18.7205	17.6656	18.0301
April	18.2081	17.9619	18.0899
May	18.1895	18.0662	18.1234
June	18.0867	17.7661	17.8683
July	17.8174	17.6126	17.7100
August	17.6369	17.5436	17.5857
September	17.8021	17.6259	17.6824
October	17.8974	17.6576	17.7780
November	17.8923	17.6610	17.7424
December	17.6591	17.4222	17.5125