YEARLY HIGH
288.1737 UGX
YEARLY LOW
263.4137 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.0765 UGX

2024 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 288.1737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 263.4137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.7600 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 280.1132 to the December average rate of 267.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 288.1737 was down 1.70% compared to the 2023 peak of 293.1706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,440,869 UGX
2023 Average 1,394,534 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,317,068 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,800.23 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

286.8475
265.3509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 279.8656, compared to 274.2874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.8656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 274.2874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was April, with a trading range of 15.3223 UGX (High: 283.9077 / Low: 268.5854). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3298 UGX (High: 288.1737 / Low: 282.8439).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.3223
March Spread (Stable) ±5.3298

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.2485 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 285.0561) against the same month in 2023 (average: 282.7100), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3461 (+0.83%).

2024 Avg (March) 285.0561
2023 Avg (March) 282.7100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 283.5205 277.9500 280.1132
February 286.4772 279.1013 282.4663
March 288.1737 282.8439 285.0561
April 283.9077 268.5854 277.8075
May 282.7272 268.1611 278.4271
June 278.6107 271.9211 275.3234
July 275.2988 269.9052 273.4604
August 280.4217 273.7658 277.3871
September 283.3692 277.5007 280.2480
October 281.0049 272.8288 275.7840
November 276.1134 267.3532 271.7026
December 271.2390 263.4137 267.1423