2020 MVR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MVR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MVR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 254.5660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 236.5403.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0256 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 238.0167 to the December average rate of 237.7945, 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 254.5660 was up 3.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 245.7663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MVR 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 241.9941, compared to 239.8481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1460 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 16.0519 UGX (High: 254.5660 / Low: 238.5141). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4107 UGX (High: 245.9740 / Low: 243.5633).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.0856 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 243.8350) against the same month in 2019 (average: 239.6818), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1531 (+1.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 240.2253 | 236.9419 | 238.0167 |
| February | 239.7387 | 237.1778 | 237.9585 |
| March | 254.5660 | 238.5141 | 243.8350 |
| April | 247.1895 | 243.6689 | 245.2496 |
| May | 245.9740 | 243.5633 | 244.9298 |
| June | 243.8471 | 240.0373 | 241.9750 |
| July | 242.0560 | 239.3125 | 240.4327 |
| August | 239.9726 | 237.4705 | 238.6548 |
| September | 241.4210 | 238.6514 | 239.9695 |
| October | 242.9904 | 239.5589 | 241.3569 |
| November | 242.8876 | 239.4581 | 240.8801 |
| December | 240.3159 | 236.5403 | 237.7945 |