2020 PGK to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1135.5560 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1032.7735 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1071.9128 UGX

2020 PGK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1135.5560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1032.7735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.7825 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1081.0118 to the December average rate of 1042.3327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1135.5560 was down 13.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 1309.9901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,677,780 UGX

2019 Average 5,475,257 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 5,163,868 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 513,912.33 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1104.5072

1036.6804

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PGK 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 1088.7184, compared to 1055.1071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.6113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1088.7184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1055.1071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 63.8585 UGX (High: 1135.5560 / Low: 1071.6975). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.3107 UGX (High: 1069.0651 / Low: 1050.7544).

March Spread (Volatile) ±63.8585

October Spread (Stable) ±18.3107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 19.5377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.5377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1098.8550) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1098.2358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6192 (+0.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 1098.8550

2019 Avg (March) 1098.2358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1091.8427	1066.2068	1081.0118
February	1102.9171	1062.6018	1080.6751
March	1135.5560	1071.6975	1098.8550
April	1108.9741	1084.3554	1097.4251
May	1107.9699	1078.8696	1093.9438
June	1090.1607	1070.2238	1080.3999
July	1081.2655	1049.2251	1067.1850
August	1060.8785	1037.1109	1047.6472
September	1078.6595	1041.9330	1058.3665
October	1069.0651	1050.7544	1060.3128
November	1067.0153	1039.0330	1054.7984
December	1051.4706	1032.7735	1042.3327