YEARLY HIGH
2925.9522 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2517.0718 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2742.7170 UGX

2024 CAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the CAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2925.9522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2517.0718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 408.8804 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2835.0152 to the December average rate of 2569.2178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 2925.9522 was up 2.17% compared to the 2023 peak of 2863.8630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,629,761 UGX
2023 Average 13,791,403 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,585,359 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,044,401.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

2906.6537
2538.5419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2813.5263, compared to 2671.9078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 141.6185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2813.5263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2671.9078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 111.3865 UGX (High: 2628.4584 / Low: 2517.0718). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.3532 UGX (High: 2758.9228 / Low: 2726.5695).

December Spread (Volatile) ±111.3865
September Spread (Stable) ±32.3532

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 83.6851 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -83.6851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 2869.3611) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2739.6611), the exchange rate shifted by +129.7001 (+4.73%).

2024 Avg (February) 2869.3611
2023 Avg (February) 2739.6611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2862.1124 2820.0595 2835.0152
February 2925.9522 2826.1803 2869.3611
March 2897.9296 2850.6744 2875.9777
April 2863.0349 2752.5131 2792.2926
May 2796.8038 2741.5363 2770.9949
June 2798.4897 2694.5045 2737.5161
July 2722.7998 2679.9775 2701.2430
August 2762.0670 2659.3182 2722.5976
September 2758.9228 2726.5695 2739.1230
October 2717.9122 2625.7320 2668.2549
November 2654.5788 2604.7484 2631.0102
December 2628.4584 2517.0718 2569.2178