YEARLY HIGH
0.2786 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2270 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2560 UGX

2020 IDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.2786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.2270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0517 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2681 to the December average rate of 0.2597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2786 was up 4.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,786,095 UGX
2019 Average 2,620,729 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,269,523 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 516,571.52 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2709
0.2374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.2572, compared to 0.2548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0389 UGX (High: 0.2659 / Low: 0.2270). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 UGX (High: 0.2510 / Low: 0.2459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2681) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+2.43%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2681
2019 Avg (January) 0.2618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2786 0.2633 0.2681
February 0.2695 0.2640 0.2674
March 0.2659 0.2270 0.2488
April 0.2508 0.2270 0.2402
May 0.2589 0.2464 0.2553
June 0.2688 0.2552 0.2631
July 0.2615 0.2498 0.2550
August 0.2542 0.2460 0.2503
September 0.2510 0.2459 0.2493
October 0.2564 0.2492 0.2529
November 0.2645 0.2555 0.2613
December 0.2624 0.2569 0.2597