YEARLY HIGH
6.3642 VND
YEARLY LOW
6.0123 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2484 VND

2020 UGX to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 6.3642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 6.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3519 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2992 to the December average rate of 6.3065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.3642 was down 0.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.3709, 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 31,821 VND
2019 Average 31,342 VND
Yearly Trough Low 30,061 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,759.33 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.3332
6.1266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to VND 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 6.2283, compared to 6.2684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2686 VND (High: 6.2809 / Low: 6.0123). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 VND (High: 6.3274 / Low: 6.2491).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2686
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

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 0.1227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.3065) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.3061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.3065
2019 Avg (December) 6.3061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3274 6.2491 6.2992
February 6.3561 6.2356 6.3160
March 6.2809 6.0123 6.1933
April 6.2440 6.1259 6.2013
May 6.1872 6.0434 6.1438
June 6.2653 6.1050 6.2164
July 6.2975 6.1988 6.2499
August 6.3578 6.2628 6.3023
September 6.3358 6.2146 6.2750
October 6.3085 6.1930 6.2339
November 6.2939 6.1756 6.2430
December 6.3642 6.1973 6.3065