2020 UGX to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0687 YER

YEARLY LOW

0.0638 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0674 YER

2020 UGX to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0681 to the December average rate of 0.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0687 was down 0.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0691, 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 344 YER

2019 Average 338 YER

Yearly Trough Low 319 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.31 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0685

0.0658

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to YER 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 0.0670, compared to 0.0677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0038 YER (High: 0.0676 / Low: 0.0638). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 YER (High: 0.0663 / Low: 0.0658).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

May 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0683) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0683

2019 Avg (December) 0.0681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0683	0.0675	0.0681
February	0.0683	0.0675	0.0681
March	0.0676	0.0638	0.0665
April	0.0667	0.0658	0.0662
May	0.0663	0.0658	0.0661
June	0.0673	0.0662	0.0670
July	0.0679	0.0672	0.0676
August	0.0684	0.0677	0.0681
September	0.0681	0.0674	0.0677
October	0.0678	0.0669	0.0673
November	0.0678	0.0669	0.0675
December	0.0687	0.0676	0.0683