YEARLY HIGH
36.0033 UGX
YEARLY LOW
30.4607 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.6151 UGX

2024 BDT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BDT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 36.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 30.4607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5426 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6663 to the December average rate of 30.6680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 36.0033 was down 0.17% compared to the 2023 peak of 36.0629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180,016 UGX
2023 Average 172,385 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 152,304 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,712.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

35.9875
30.1845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 34.1940, compared to 31.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 2.6803 UGX (High: 34.7082 / Low: 32.0278). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1185 UGX (High: 30.7564 / Low: 30.6378).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6803
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8497 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 35.2754) against the same month in 2023 (average: 34.6805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5950 (+1.72%).

2024 Avg (February) 35.2754
2023 Avg (February) 34.6805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7814 34.4103 34.6663
February 36.0033 34.7599 35.2754
March 35.8412 35.3112 35.5039
April 35.4255 34.5571 34.8160
May 34.7082 32.0278 32.9663
June 32.4955 31.5275 31.9361
July 31.8069 31.4029 31.5368
August 31.8090 31.0628 31.4806
September 31.2030 30.8834 31.0495
October 30.7564 30.6378 30.7020
November 31.0070 30.6241 30.7805
December 30.8824 30.4607 30.6680