YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0042 MVR

2020 UGX to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0042 was down 1.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0043, 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 21 MVR
2019 Average 21 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 20 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.50 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0042
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MVR 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 0.0041, compared to 0.0042 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 MVR (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MVR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0041).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0042) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0042
2019 Avg (December) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
February 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
March 0.0042 0.0039 0.0041
April 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
May 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
June 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
July 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
August 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
September 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
November 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
December 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042