YEARLY HIGH
7.6227 UGX
YEARLY LOW
7.1065 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2417 UGX

2020 SYP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SYP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 7.6227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 7.1065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5162 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1430 to the December average rate of 7.1464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.6227 was up 3.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.3420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,114 UGX
2019 Average 35,962 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 35,532 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,581.22 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.4082
7.1151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 7.2714, compared to 7.2120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4382 UGX (High: 7.6227 / Low: 7.1845). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0615 UGX (High: 7.4106 / Low: 7.3491).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4382
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0615

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.3169) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.1947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1222 (+1.70%).

2020 Avg (March) 7.3169
2019 Avg (March) 7.1947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2060 7.1124 7.1430
February 7.2039 7.1153 7.1395
March 7.6227 7.1845 7.3169
April 7.4203 7.3158 7.3648
May 7.4106 7.3491 7.3838
June 7.3659 7.2406 7.2801
July 7.2668 7.1913 7.2213
August 7.2204 7.1513 7.1841
September 7.2591 7.1925 7.2270
October 7.3055 7.2124 7.2572
November 7.3072 7.1939 7.2357
December 7.2153 7.1065 7.1464