YEARLY HIGH
0.0033 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0029 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0031 BWP

2020 UGX to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0029 to the December average rate of 0.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0033 was up 8.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0030, 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 16 BWP
2019 Average 15 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 14 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.96 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0032
0.0029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BWP 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 0.0031, compared to 0.0031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0030). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BWP (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0029).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0032) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+12.95%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0032
2019 Avg (April) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
February 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
March 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
April 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
May 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
June 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
July 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
August 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
September 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
October 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
November 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
December 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030