YEARLY HIGH
155.7383 MGA
YEARLY LOW
130.8159 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.5270 MGA

2020 UAH to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 155.7383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 130.8159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9225 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.3343 to the December average rate of 135.5584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 155.7383 was down 1.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 157.9558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 778,692 MGA
2019 Average 705,800 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 654,079 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,612.43 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

154.0119
133.8808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to MGA 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 144.6785, compared to 138.3755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.6785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.3755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.1195 MGA (High: 151.3512 / Low: 133.2318). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4159 MGA (High: 138.9758 / Low: 136.5599).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.1195
September Spread (Stable) ±2.4159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 10.0258 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 152.3343) against the same month in 2019 (average: 127.5878), the exchange rate shifted by +24.7465 (+19.40%).

2020 Avg (January) 152.3343
2019 Avg (January) 127.5878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.7383 144.7175 152.3343
February 152.5153 144.7175 150.6956
March 151.3512 133.2318 140.6698
April 141.6881 135.5113 138.8380
May 143.9234 140.6825 142.1686
June 145.2538 140.7428 143.3644
July 144.7823 137.1773 140.7026
August 140.8765 137.0301 139.4566
September 138.9758 136.5599 137.7931
October 139.7141 137.0540 138.2252
November 141.3140 132.7506 138.5172
December 139.2422 130.8159 135.5584