YEARLY HIGH
72.8353 UGX
YEARLY LOW
64.2910 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.8222 UGX

2020 MKD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 72.8353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 64.2910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5443 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.4156 to the December average rate of 72.3899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 72.8353 was up 4.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 69.6541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 364,177 UGX
2019 Average 337,056 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 321,455 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,721.52 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

73.1156
64.4069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD 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 66.8445, compared to 70.7998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.8445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.7998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 3.2435 UGX (High: 70.9169 / Low: 67.6734). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8502 UGX (High: 68.7837 / Low: 67.9335).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.2435
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2830 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 72.3899) against the same month in 2019 (average: 66.3863), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0036 (+9.04%).

2020 Avg (December) 72.3899
2019 Avg (December) 66.3863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.5817 65.8217 66.4156
February 66.0734 64.2910 65.1327
March 68.9489 66.0734 67.5775
April 67.5201 65.8776 66.6489
May 68.2361 66.4660 67.0801
June 68.7837 67.9335 68.2125
July 70.9169 67.6734 68.8265
August 71.1522 69.9585 70.5577
September 71.3263 69.8992 70.7365
October 72.0309 70.3025 71.0033
November 71.9934 70.5699 71.2851
December 72.8353 71.8802 72.3899