2020 UGX to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2116 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.1882 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2003 MWK

2020 UGX to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.1882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2001 to the December average rate of 0.2093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2116 was down 0.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2132, 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 1,058 MWK

2019 Average 991 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 941 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.18 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2108

0.1927

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MWK 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 0.1969, compared to 0.2036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0110 MWK (High: 0.1991 / Low: 0.1882). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MWK (High: 0.2038 / Low: 0.2020).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2093) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+4.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2093

2019 Avg (December) 0.1997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2012	0.1983	0.2001
February	0.2014	0.1986	0.1997
March	0.1991	0.1882	0.1955
April	0.1960	0.1924	0.1946
May	0.1953	0.1930	0.1942
June	0.1984	0.1955	0.1974
July	0.2012	0.1975	0.1990
August	0.2041	0.2010	0.2028
September	0.2038	0.2020	0.2028
October	0.2037	0.2015	0.2027
November	0.2068	0.2018	0.2048
December	0.2116	0.2064	0.2093