YEARLY HIGH
916.4402 UGX
YEARLY LOW
643.8380 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
727.6178 UGX

2020 BRL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 916.4402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 643.8380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 272.6023 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 888.3579 to the December average rate of 712.3578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 916.4402 was down 9.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 1013.5258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,911,006 UGX
2019 Average 23,511,272 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 16,095,949 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,815,057.17 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

911.1431
637.7210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 769.0982, compared to 686.1374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 82.9608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 769.0982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 686.1374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 99.0584 UGX (High: 828.4759 / Low: 729.4175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.9502 UGX (High: 670.0488 / Low: 647.0985).

March Spread (Volatile) ±99.0584
October Spread (Stable) ±22.9502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 74.1059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -74.1059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 888.3579) against the same month in 2019 (average: 990.7235), the exchange rate shifted by -102.3656 (-10.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 888.3579
2019 Avg (January) 990.7235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 916.4402 858.5158 888.3579
February 869.0344 826.7466 846.0175
March 828.4759 729.4175 771.9116
April 742.7939 672.4034 711.7578
May 717.7173 643.8380 676.1634
June 773.2328 680.0705 720.3809
July 721.6417 685.7588 700.1262
August 706.4681 651.9375 675.3505
September 706.3943 654.3108 685.0406
October 670.0488 647.0985 660.5062
November 698.2884 648.8963 683.4431
December 733.3363 694.7389 712.3578