YEARLY HIGH
0.0335 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.0236 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0292 ALL

2020 UGX to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0299 to the December average rate of 0.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0335 was up 9.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168 ALL
2019 Average 148 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 118 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.51 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0308
0.0274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ALL 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 0.0300, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0061 ALL (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ALL (High: 0.0280 / Low: 0.0276).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0301) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.96%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0301
2019 Avg (May) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0303 0.0294 0.0299
February 0.0309 0.0299 0.0304
March 0.0313 0.0290 0.0298
April 0.0309 0.0296 0.0305
May 0.0335 0.0295 0.0301
June 0.0298 0.0290 0.0296
July 0.0297 0.0236 0.0291
August 0.0287 0.0282 0.0285
September 0.0287 0.0282 0.0285
October 0.0286 0.0280 0.0283
November 0.0285 0.0279 0.0282
December 0.0280 0.0276 0.0277