2020 STD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1793 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.1662 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1728 UGX

2020 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.1662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1706 to the December average rate of 0.1773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1793 was down 0.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 896 UGX

2019 Average 869 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 831 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.51 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1783

0.1666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1703, compared to 0.1753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1703

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0093 UGX (High: 0.1771 / Low: 0.1678). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 UGX (High: 0.1725 / Low: 0.1712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1773) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+4.03%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1773

2019 Avg (December) 0.1704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1721	0.1699	0.1706
February	0.1705	0.1662	0.1676
March	0.1771	0.1678	0.1704
April	0.1726	0.1702	0.1715
May	0.1725	0.1712	0.1719
June	0.1714	0.1687	0.1696
July	0.1726	0.1686	0.1699
August	0.1756	0.1722	0.1742
September	0.1776	0.1753	0.1763
October	0.1788	0.1755	0.1771
November	0.1778	0.1758	0.1771
December	0.1793	0.1759	0.1773