2020 PYG to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5916 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.5225 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5499 UGX

2020 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.5916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.5225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0691 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5652 to the December average rate of 0.5270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5916 was down 5.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,958 UGX

2019 Average 2,972 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 2,613 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5867

0.5216

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PYG 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 0.5697, compared to 0.5301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0287 UGX (High: 0.5916 / Low: 0.5630). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 UGX (High: 0.5326 / Low: 0.5270).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5736) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0317 (-5.23%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5736

2019 Avg (March) 0.6053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5721	0.5628	0.5652
February	0.5695	0.5614	0.5636
March	0.5916	0.5630	0.5736
April	0.5875	0.5757	0.5812
May	0.5839	0.5686	0.5766
June	0.5690	0.5485	0.5577
July	0.5477	0.5302	0.5376
August	0.5324	0.5252	0.5290
September	0.5333	0.5273	0.5295
October	0.5326	0.5270	0.5300
November	0.5325	0.5249	0.5275
December	0.5413	0.5225	0.5270