YEARLY HIGH
9.7988 UGX
YEARLY LOW
8.3457 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9971 UGX

2020 KZT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 9.7988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 8.3457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4531 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6995 to the December average rate of 8.7074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.7988 was down 1.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.9566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,994 UGX
2019 Average 48,363 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 41,729 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,265.40 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.8372
8.5440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 9.2542, compared to 8.7400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4531 UGX (High: 9.7988 / Low: 8.3457). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0848 UGX (High: 8.8026 / Low: 8.7178).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4531
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0848

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6966 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 9.7294) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.7335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-0.04%).

2020 Avg (February) 9.7294
2019 Avg (February) 9.7335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7858 9.5711 9.6995
February 9.7988 9.6398 9.7294
March 9.7988 8.3457 9.0328
April 8.8568 8.4403 8.7310
May 9.1796 8.8865 9.0507
June 9.4250 9.1670 9.2816
July 9.1603 8.7392 8.9720
August 8.8026 8.7178 8.7554
September 8.7930 8.5827 8.6997
October 8.7454 8.5526 8.6536
November 8.7396 8.5774 8.6518
December 8.7659 8.6469 8.7074