YEARLY HIGH
0.0363 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0314 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0341 DZD

2020 UGX to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0325 to the December average rate of 0.0358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0363 was up 10.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0329, 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 182 DZD
2019 Average 161 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 157 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.41 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0362
0.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to DZD 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 0.0333, compared to 0.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0015 DZD (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0348). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 DZD (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0347).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0358) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+10.11%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0358
2019 Avg (December) 0.0326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0327 0.0321 0.0325
February 0.0330 0.0323 0.0328
March 0.0328 0.0314 0.0322
April 0.0341 0.0330 0.0337
May 0.0341 0.0337 0.0339
June 0.0347 0.0340 0.0345
July 0.0349 0.0345 0.0347
August 0.0351 0.0347 0.0349
September 0.0350 0.0347 0.0348
October 0.0350 0.0344 0.0347
November 0.0349 0.0344 0.0347
December 0.0363 0.0348 0.0358