2020 IMP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3920.3163 UGX

YEARLY LOW

3644.3321 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

3716.8151 UGX

2020 IMP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IMP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 3920.3163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3644.3321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 275.9842 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3678.4821 to the December average rate of 3665.2107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3920.3163 was up 3.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 3781.1241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,601,582 UGX

2019 Average 18,522,630 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 18,221,660 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,379,921.22 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3802.5720

3652.7233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 3738.3984, compared to 3695.2319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.1664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3738.3984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3695.2319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 219.6324 UGX (High: 3920.3163 / Low: 3700.6839). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.4350 UGX (High: 3802.6661 / Low: 3775.2312).

March Spread (Volatile) ±219.6324

May Spread (Stable) ±27.4350

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 53.2799 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -53.2799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3766.4325) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3705.1003), the exchange rate shifted by +61.3322 (+1.66%).

2020 Avg (March) 3766.4325

2019 Avg (March) 3705.1003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3711.4803	3663.1222	3678.4821
February	3709.9561	3664.3967	3676.9102
March	3920.3163	3700.6839	3766.4325
April	3806.7179	3752.5009	3781.6760
May	3802.6661	3775.2312	3790.0846
June	3779.6294	3720.5782	3736.8048
July	3727.6628	3685.4119	3703.5937
August	3695.5775	3659.4206	3676.9242
September	3717.8837	3677.5890	3696.8090
October	3742.0516	3691.6023	3718.2578
November	3740.4692	3690.0498	3710.5960
December	3700.8652	3644.3321	3665.2107