2020 UGX to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 UGX to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the UGX to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0040.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0044 was down 10.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
UGX to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0042, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0040). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0043).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.0001 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0043) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-10.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0044 | 0.0043 | 0.0043 |
| February | 0.0043 | 0.0042 | 0.0043 |
| March | 0.0042 | 0.0040 | 0.0042 |
| April | 0.0042 | 0.0041 | 0.0042 |
| May | 0.0042 | 0.0041 | 0.0042 |
| June | 0.0044 | 0.0042 | 0.0043 |
| July | 0.0043 | 0.0043 | 0.0043 |
| August | 0.0044 | 0.0043 | 0.0043 |
| September | 0.0043 | 0.0042 | 0.0043 |
| October | 0.0043 | 0.0042 | 0.0042 |
| November | 0.0042 | 0.0042 | 0.0042 |
| December | 0.0043 | 0.0042 | 0.0043 |