2020 JOD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5529.3601 UGX

YEARLY LOW

5140.1017 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

5242.3697 UGX

2020 JOD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 5529.3601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5140.1017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 389.2585 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5188.3861 to the December average rate of 5170.0455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5529.3601 was up 3.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 5333.0081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,646,801 UGX

2019 Average 26,124,761 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 25,700,508 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,946,292.28 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5362.9979

5152.5044

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5272.7436, compared to 5211.9958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 60.7478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5272.7436

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5211.9958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 309.7778 UGX (High: 5529.3601 / Low: 5219.5823). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.6953 UGX (High: 5363.4219 / Low: 5324.7266).

March Spread (Volatile) ±309.7778

May Spread (Stable) ±38.6953

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 75.2248 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -75.2248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5312.3641) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5225.5137), the exchange rate shifted by +86.8503 (+1.66%).

2020 Avg (March) 5312.3641

2019 Avg (March) 5225.5137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5234.8100	5166.6040	5188.3861
February	5232.6602	5168.4015	5186.4561
March	5529.3601	5219.5823	5312.3641
April	5369.1366	5292.6670	5333.5666
May	5363.4219	5324.7266	5345.4568
June	5330.9301	5247.6420	5270.2320
July	5257.6345	5198.0421	5223.6864
August	5212.3801	5161.3831	5186.0708
September	5243.8417	5187.0085	5214.1171
October	5277.9289	5206.7733	5244.3693
November	5275.6971	5204.5837	5233.6855
December	5219.8381	5140.1017	5170.0455