YEARLY HIGH
3.2809 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.4941 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1070 UGX

2020 IQD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IQD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 3.2809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 2.4941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7868 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0859 to the December average rate of 2.9294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.2809 was up 3.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.1774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,404 UGX
2019 Average 15,549 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,470 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,934.04 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.2093
2.9040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 3.1383, compared to 3.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.6118 UGX (High: 3.1059 / Low: 2.4941). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 UGX (High: 3.1963 / Low: 3.1697).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6118
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1847 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.1620) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0509 (+1.63%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.1620
2019 Avg (March) 3.1111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1167 3.0700 3.0859
February 3.1163 3.0729 3.0858
March 3.2809 3.1050 3.1620
April 3.1967 3.1520 3.1751
May 3.1963 3.1697 3.1838
June 3.1707 3.1204 3.1374
July 3.1263 3.0913 3.1075
August 3.1005 3.0676 3.0818
September 3.1194 3.0819 3.1016
October 3.1424 3.0974 3.1199
November 3.1424 3.0983 3.1141
December 3.1059 2.4941 2.9294