YEARLY HIGH
0.9657 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.8902 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9105 UGX

2020 KHR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KHR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.9657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.8902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0755 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9047 to the December average rate of 0.9058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9657 was up 0.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,829 UGX
2019 Average 4,570 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,451 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.40 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9328
0.8931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.9163, compared to 0.9047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0597 UGX (High: 0.9657 / Low: 0.9060). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 UGX (High: 0.9268 / Low: 0.9163).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0597
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.9269) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9315), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-0.49%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.9269
2019 Avg (March) 0.9315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9113 0.8994 0.9047
February 0.9100 0.8962 0.9013
March 0.9657 0.9060 0.9269
April 0.9362 0.9244 0.9295
May 0.9268 0.9163 0.9225
June 0.9213 0.9030 0.9128
July 0.9080 0.8962 0.9031
August 0.9014 0.8902 0.8964
September 0.9096 0.8962 0.9018
October 0.9199 0.8998 0.9075
November 0.9199 0.9085 0.9135
December 0.9137 0.9007 0.9058