YEARLY HIGH
0.1435 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1261 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1300 AMD

2020 UGX to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 0.1261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1302 to the December average rate of 0.1329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1435 was up 7.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1335, 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 717 AMD
2019 Average 648 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 630 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.15 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1334
0.1272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AMD 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 0.1294, compared to 0.1306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0133 AMD (High: 0.1435 / Low: 0.1301). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 AMD (High: 0.1316 / Low: 0.1303).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1329) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+2.08%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1329
2019 Avg (December) 0.1302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1307 0.1290 0.1302
February 0.1306 0.1289 0.1301
March 0.1325 0.1267 0.1296
April 0.1331 0.1261 0.1296
May 0.1288 0.1262 0.1277
June 0.1299 0.1279 0.1291
July 0.1307 0.1292 0.1300
August 0.1316 0.1303 0.1310
September 0.1310 0.1295 0.1303
October 0.1305 0.1287 0.1295
November 0.1305 0.1288 0.1298
December 0.1435 0.1301 0.1329