YEARLY HIGH
33.5139 UGX
YEARLY LOW
30.1349 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.0708 UGX

2020 VUV to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the VUV to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 33.5139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 30.1349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3790 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8347 to the December average rate of 33.2386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.5139 was down 2.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.2104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VUV based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 167,569 UGX
2019 Average 163,134 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 150,675 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,894.80 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.4732
30.6582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV to UGX 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 31.4457, compared to 32.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.3742 UGX (High: 31.5091 / Low: 30.1349). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3533 UGX (High: 32.8728 / Low: 32.5196).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3742
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3533

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5909 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 33.2386) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.7511), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4875 (+4.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 33.2386
2019 Avg (December) 31.7511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.2033 31.5528 31.8347
February 31.7182 31.0607 31.2439
March 32.3283 31.1469 31.4276
April 31.5091 30.1349 30.8928
May 31.6678 31.0532 31.3448
June 32.3054 31.3563 31.9302
July 32.3552 31.8921 32.1089
August 32.7344 32.2234 32.4019
September 32.9259 32.5037 32.7087
October 32.8728 32.5196 32.7361
November 33.2008 32.6827 32.9814
December 33.5139 32.9926 33.2386