2020 UGX to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0460 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0405 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0435 PKR

2020 UGX to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0421 to the December average rate of 0.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0460 was up 3.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0443, 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 230 PKR

2019 Average 203 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 203 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.46 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0461

0.0416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PKR 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 0.0427, compared to 0.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0033 PKR (High: 0.0438 / Low: 0.0405). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0418).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0457) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+5.90%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0457

2019 Avg (August) 0.0432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0423	0.0418	0.0421
February	0.0421	0.0416	0.0420
March	0.0438	0.0405	0.0420
April	0.0444	0.0422	0.0435
May	0.0431	0.0417	0.0423
June	0.0451	0.0431	0.0443
July	0.0455	0.0447	0.0452
August	0.0460	0.0451	0.0457
September	0.0451	0.0446	0.0449
October	0.0445	0.0429	0.0438
November	0.0434	0.0426	0.0429
December	0.0441	0.0431	0.0437