2020 MOP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 489.2987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 456.4364.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8622 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 459.4245 to the December average rate of 458.9967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 489.2987 was up 4.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 467.7030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MOP to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 467.7480, compared to 462.8326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9153 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 27.2118 UGX (High: 489.2987 / Low: 462.0868). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0990 UGX (High: 476.3639 / Low: 473.2649).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.6935 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 471.1617) against the same month in 2019 (average: 458.3882), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7734 (+2.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 463.6018 | 456.9013 | 459.4245 |
| February | 462.1885 | 457.4790 | 459.1671 |
| March | 489.2987 | 462.0868 | 471.1617 |
| April | 476.6544 | 470.3659 | 473.7961 |
| May | 476.3639 | 473.2649 | 474.8160 |
| June | 473.5747 | 466.0372 | 468.1225 |
| July | 466.6194 | 461.7376 | 463.9023 |
| August | 462.0284 | 458.7574 | 460.5293 |
| September | 466.0085 | 460.8890 | 463.0980 |
| October | 468.7949 | 462.5448 | 465.7943 |
| November | 468.5231 | 462.6550 | 464.6753 |
| December | 463.3816 | 456.4364 | 458.9967 |