YEARLY HIGH
52.0816 UGX
YEARLY LOW
48.7375 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.1519 UGX

2020 INR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 52.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 18, dropping to 48.7375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3442 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.6143 to the December average rate of 49.7582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 52.0816 was down 4.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 54.5552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,020,410 UGX
2019 Average 13,157,509 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,184,370 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 836,039.76 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

51.8453
49.0740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 50.4175, compared to 49.8864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.4175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.2271 UGX (High: 52.0816 / Low: 49.8546). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5105 UGX (High: 50.5384 / Low: 50.0279).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2271
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 50.5338) against the same month in 2019 (average: 53.2510), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7172 (-5.10%).

2020 Avg (March) 50.5338
2019 Avg (March) 53.2510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.8960 51.1427 51.6143
February 51.7471 50.9788 51.3647
March 52.0816 49.8546 50.5338
April 50.5619 49.0610 49.6116
May 50.3516 49.8250 50.0590
June 50.1765 48.7375 49.3213
July 49.8605 49.0874 49.4434
August 50.2722 48.8986 49.3050
September 50.5384 50.0279 50.2775
October 50.9835 50.1176 50.5433
November 50.5519 49.4097 49.9911
December 50.3754 49.2526 49.7582