YEARLY HIGH
0.0139 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0129 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 PHP

2020 UGX to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0139 was down 3.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0144, 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 70 PHP
2019 Average 70 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 64 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.22 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0139
0.0129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PHP 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 PHP (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PHP (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0138) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0142), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.38%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0138
2019 Avg (January) 0.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
February 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
March 0.0138 0.0130 0.0135
April 0.0135 0.0132 0.0134
May 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
June 0.0135 0.0132 0.0134
July 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133
August 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
September 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
October 0.0131 0.0130 0.0130
November 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
December 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131