2020 LKR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.8937 UGX

YEARLY LOW

19.1956 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.0465 UGX

2020 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 20.8937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 19.1956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6982 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2743 to the December average rate of 19.5838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.8937 was down 3.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.5414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,469 UGX

2019 Average 103,702 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 95,978 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,490.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.4606

19.5041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 20.1584, compared to 19.9346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8674 UGX (High: 20.8937 / Low: 20.0263). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1733 UGX (High: 20.0277 / Low: 19.8544).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8674

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1733

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 20.3809) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.7964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4155 (-2.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 20.3809

2019 Avg (March) 20.7964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.4651	20.2067	20.2743
February	20.4046	20.1380	20.2490
March	20.8937	20.0263	20.3809
April	20.0281	19.4828	19.7316
May	20.4095	19.9468	20.2169
June	20.3196	19.9603	20.0976
July	20.0277	19.8544	19.9313
August	20.0931	19.7260	19.8785
September	20.0927	19.7848	19.9793
October	20.3096	20.0001	20.1647
November	20.2906	19.9302	20.0699
December	19.8968	19.1956	19.5838