YEARLY HIGH
0.2297 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.1944 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2131 CLP

2020 UGX to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.2297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2103 to the December average rate of 0.1993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2297 was down 1.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2323, 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 1,148 CLP
2019 Average 950 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 972 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.48 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2282
0.1966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to CLP 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 0.2177, compared to 0.2085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0171 CLP (High: 0.2207 / Low: 0.2035). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 CLP (High: 0.2128 / Low: 0.2055).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2232) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0422 (+23.29%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2232
2019 Avg (March) 0.1810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2177 0.2010 0.2103
February 0.2208 0.2110 0.2171
March 0.2297 0.2131 0.2232
April 0.2292 0.2193 0.2256
May 0.2217 0.2115 0.2163
June 0.2207 0.2035 0.2134
July 0.2169 0.2050 0.2116
August 0.2201 0.2051 0.2136
September 0.2128 0.2055 0.2093
October 0.2164 0.2064 0.2118
November 0.2088 0.2009 0.2056
December 0.2054 0.1944 0.1993