YEARLY HIGH
197.9051 UGX
YEARLY LOW
149.4483 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.0629 UGX

2020 MXN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 197.9051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 149.4483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.4569 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.6307 to the December average rate of 183.7246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 197.9051 was down 1.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 200.0422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,895,257 UGX
2019 Average 9,625,540 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,472,414 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,422,843.44 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

199.5708
152.2893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 174.2815, compared to 173.8444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.2815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.8444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 38.7599 UGX (High: 190.9408 / Low: 152.1809). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0812 UGX (High: 197.1138 / Low: 194.0326).

March Spread (Volatile) ±38.7599
January Spread (Stable) ±3.0812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 25.5619 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.5619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 195.1346) against the same month in 2019 (average: 191.5312), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6034 (+1.88%).

2020 Avg (February) 195.1346
2019 Avg (February) 191.5312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.1138 194.0326 195.6307
February 197.9051 189.0757 195.1346
March 190.9408 152.1809 169.5727
April 161.2614 149.4483 156.2294
May 170.5130 151.9865 161.7703
June 174.5187 161.7815 167.3515
July 168.3431 162.9975 165.3522
August 169.0126 162.6277 165.9865
September 176.7998 165.0228 170.9819
October 178.6557 169.8320 175.0461
November 185.3369 174.7559 181.9748
December 186.1279 181.4398 183.7246