YEARLY HIGH
0.0039 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0019 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0025 SRD

2020 UGX to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0020 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 90.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0039 was up 88.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0021, 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 19 SRD
2019 Average 10 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 10 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.91 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0041
0.0018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SRD 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 0.0020, compared to 0.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.0018 SRD (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0020). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SRD (High: 0.0020 / Low: 0.0020).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0039) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+90.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0039
2019 Avg (December) 0.0020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
February 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
March 0.0020 0.0019 0.0020
April 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
May 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
June 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
July 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
August 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
September 0.0038 0.0020 0.0026
October 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
November 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
December 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039