YEARLY HIGH
0.0067 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 MXN

2020 UGX to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0051 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0067 was up 21.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0055, 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 33 MXN
2019 Average 26 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 25 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.19 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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0.0050
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UGX to MXN 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 MXN (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0052). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MXN (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0051).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0064) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+26.41%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0064
2019 Avg (April) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
February 0.0053 0.0051 0.0051
March 0.0066 0.0052 0.0059
April 0.0067 0.0062 0.0064
May 0.0066 0.0059 0.0062
June 0.0062 0.0057 0.0060
July 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
September 0.0061 0.0057 0.0059
October 0.0059 0.0056 0.0057
November 0.0057 0.0054 0.0055
December 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054