2020 MUR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 101.8036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 91.5676.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2359 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.5424 to the December average rate of 92.5459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 101.8036 was down 6.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 109.3676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MUR 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 96.8539, compared to 92.8159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0380 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.1614 UGX (High: 100.4910 / Low: 95.3296). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1054 UGX (High: 93.6000 / Low: 92.4946).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.7124 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 100.5424) against the same month in 2019 (average: 108.0522), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5099 (-6.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 101.8036 | 99.7430 | 100.5424 |
| February | 100.1887 | 97.5716 | 98.8009 |
| March | 100.4910 | 95.3296 | 98.0382 |
| April | 96.8521 | 94.3861 | 95.3259 |
| May | 95.7026 | 93.9610 | 94.9327 |
| June | 94.8754 | 92.5886 | 93.4836 |
| July | 93.7023 | 91.5676 | 92.6848 |
| August | 93.2904 | 91.7572 | 92.5773 |
| September | 93.6000 | 92.4946 | 92.9021 |
| October | 93.7744 | 92.4024 | 93.2134 |
| November | 93.6240 | 91.7923 | 92.9719 |
| December | 93.0433 | 91.8129 | 92.5459 |