2020 SDG to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

82.2033 UGX

YEARLY LOW

65.9309 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.8193 UGX

2020 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 82.2033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 65.9309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2724 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.1975 to the December average rate of 66.3105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 82.2033 was down 1.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 83.8387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 411,017 UGX

2019 Average 403,710 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 329,655 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,362.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

82.6862

64.8218

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SDG 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 70.8155, compared to 66.8232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.8155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.8232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 7.3150 UGX (High: 75.1092 / Low: 67.7942). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4961 UGX (High: 68.7643 / Low: 68.2682).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.3150

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4961

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.1671 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 81.1975) against the same month in 2019 (average: 77.8689), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3286 (+4.27%).

2020 Avg (January) 81.1975

2019 Avg (January) 77.8689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	82.2033	75.1092	81.1975
February	75.1092	67.7942	71.0304
March	70.8918	66.9807	68.1672
April	68.8829	67.8572	68.3868
May	68.7643	68.2682	68.5208
June	68.3477	67.2799	67.5900
July	67.3775	66.6440	66.9582
August	66.8278	66.1740	66.4827
September	67.2008	66.5025	66.8370
October	67.7243	66.7258	67.2635
November	67.6396	66.6977	67.0873
December	66.9234	65.9309	66.3105