2020 KWD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12578.4411 UGX

YEARLY LOW

11932.9799 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

12115.8150 UGX

2020 KWD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 12578.4411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 11932.9799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 645.4612 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12120.4686 to the December average rate of 12022.0554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12578.4411 was up 1.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 12424.2986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,892,206 UGX

2019 Average 60,957,069 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 59,664,900 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,227,305.89 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12290.8286

11997.6214

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 12151.2754, compared to 12080.3546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 70.9207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12151.2754

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12080.3546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 545.5128 UGX (High: 12578.4411 / Low: 12032.9283). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 94.5146 UGX (High: 12138.3639 / Low: 12043.8493).

March Spread (Volatile) ±545.5128

September Spread (Stable) ±94.5146

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 128.8887 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -128.8887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 12180.0353) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12196.2404), the exchange rate shifted by -16.2051 (-0.13%).

2020 Avg (March) 12180.0353

2019 Avg (March) 12196.2404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12240.7473	12083.1716	12120.4686
February	12119.4780	11979.3435	12051.9324
March	12578.4411	12032.9283	12180.0353
April	12296.3402	12057.7710	12151.3153
May	12304.4395	12203.5563	12266.3946
June	12267.9791	12081.0545	12137.5059
July	12111.6492	11984.8440	12054.7591
August	12089.7329	11975.2205	12027.0816
September	12138.3639	12043.8493	12083.3426
October	12243.6384	12055.4319	12154.3735
November	12244.2660	12082.6779	12140.5156
December	12118.5283	11932.9799	12022.0554