YEARLY HIGH
1.4197 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.2753 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3241 UGX

2020 MNT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MNT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1.4197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.2753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1444 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3608 to the December average rate of 1.2847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4197 was down 7.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,099 UGX
2019 Average 7,210 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,376 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.11 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3730
1.2766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT 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 1.3512, compared to 1.2970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0776 UGX (High: 1.4197 / Low: 1.3421). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 UGX (High: 1.2977 / Low: 1.2848).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0776
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.3650) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1283 (-8.59%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.3650
2019 Avg (March) 1.4933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3737 1.3573 1.3608
February 1.3579 1.3303 1.3388
March 1.4197 1.3421 1.3650
April 1.3743 1.3480 1.3587
May 1.3652 1.3469 1.3560
June 1.3475 1.3185 1.3278
July 1.3193 1.2947 1.3060
August 1.2977 1.2848 1.2909
September 1.3024 1.2852 1.2924
October 1.3186 1.2893 1.3046
November 1.3151 1.2952 1.3032
December 1.2984 1.2753 1.2847