2020 PEN to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1129.8033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1006.9676.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.8357 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1106.1514 to the December average rate of 1017.9186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1129.8033 was down 0.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 1140.7580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PEN 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 1094.5964, compared to 1034.3967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 60.1998 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 67.1782 UGX (High: 1118.5326 / Low: 1051.3544). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.9165 UGX (High: 1047.3073 / Low: 1031.3908).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 33.8479 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1112.0661) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1131.7101), the exchange rate shifted by -19.6440 (-1.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1118.6951 | 1086.1429 | 1106.1514 |
| February | 1094.5652 | 1073.4816 | 1084.3960 |
| March | 1118.5326 | 1051.3544 | 1080.0135 |
| April | 1129.8033 | 1088.2874 | 1112.0661 |
| May | 1126.1598 | 1099.0901 | 1109.3997 |
| June | 1107.5929 | 1054.1659 | 1075.5518 |
| July | 1062.2877 | 1044.6307 | 1053.1759 |
| August | 1047.4695 | 1023.9783 | 1032.8247 |
| September | 1047.3073 | 1031.3908 | 1039.8010 |
| October | 1043.1835 | 1022.7694 | 1034.1282 |
| November | 1041.1717 | 1006.9723 | 1028.5316 |
| December | 1026.7024 | 1006.9676 | 1017.9186 |