2020 UGX to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1598 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.1485 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1563 SOS

2020 UGX to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.1485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1578 to the December average rate of 0.1585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1598 was up 0.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1586, 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 799 SOS

2019 Average 783 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 743 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.56 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1590

0.1527

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SOS 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 0.1555, compared to 0.1572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0098 SOS (High: 0.1583 / Low: 0.1485). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SOS (High: 0.1538 / Low: 0.1524).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1585) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1585

2019 Avg (December) 0.1578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1594	0.1561	0.1578
February	0.1597	0.1566	0.1585
March	0.1583	0.1485	0.1547
April	0.1559	0.1522	0.1535
May	0.1538	0.1524	0.1532
June	0.1567	0.1535	0.1555
July	0.1584	0.1555	0.1568
August	0.1584	0.1569	0.1576
September	0.1587	0.1558	0.1571
October	0.1576	0.1551	0.1563
November	0.1580	0.1549	0.1566
December	0.1598	0.1570	0.1585