YEARLY HIGH
921.9265 UGX
YEARLY LOW
826.2749 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
876.6740 UGX

2020 RON to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 921.9265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 826.2749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.6516 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 854.7449 to the December average rate of 915.9776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 921.9265 was down 0.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 922.6206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,609,632 UGX
2019 Average 4,370,176 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,131,374 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478,257.83 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

923.6279
831.8237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 855.1061, compared to 898.2419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.1358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 855.1061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 898.2419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 50.7332 UGX (High: 889.2829 / Low: 838.5497). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0656 UGX (High: 921.9265 / Low: 910.8608).

March Spread (Volatile) ±50.7332
December Spread (Stable) ±11.0656

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 15.2709 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.2709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 915.9776) against the same month in 2019 (average: 854.4404), the exchange rate shifted by +61.5371 (+7.20%).

2020 Avg (December) 915.9776
2019 Avg (December) 854.4404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 869.9937 847.7174 854.7449
February 853.4538 826.2749 839.4741
March 889.2829 838.5497 862.1852
April 861.3917 841.4569 849.8432
May 866.7214 845.9303 855.2427
June 882.6850 859.6615 869.1463
July 905.3731 862.9738 877.2133
August 905.9710 891.2576 899.4323
September 905.8101 882.5771 896.5131
October 909.8741 888.7717 897.7804
November 912.3905 893.7836 902.5345
December 921.9265 910.8608 915.9776