YEARLY HIGH
427.0730 UGX
YEARLY LOW
323.6084 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
395.7750 UGX

2020 NOK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 427.0730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 323.6084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.4646 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 411.3620 to the December average rate of 421.1479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 427.0730 was down 3.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 442.3419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,135,365 UGX
2019 Average 2,106,643 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,618,042 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517,322.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

426.9681
357.1249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 384.2932, compared to 407.2569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.9637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 384.2932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 407.2569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 77.3502 UGX (High: 400.9586 / Low: 323.6084). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2429 UGX (High: 399.6633 / Low: 391.4205).

March Spread (Volatile) ±77.3502
February Spread (Stable) ±8.2429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 27.6048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.6048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 421.1479) against the same month in 2019 (average: 407.5738), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5741 (+3.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 421.1479
2019 Avg (December) 407.5738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 422.0578 399.3780 411.3620
February 399.6633 391.4205 395.8310
March 400.9586 323.6084 368.2262
April 371.8430 351.2783 362.9452
May 388.7808 361.7199 375.7218
June 405.0171 383.7211 391.6729
July 408.8600 390.4756 398.3210
August 420.6632 403.2890 410.9996
September 420.2336 387.1079 404.1825
October 405.3244 392.3635 400.0801
November 419.3546 390.6042 408.8104
December 427.0730 416.3619 421.1479