YEARLY HIGH
22.2204 UGX
YEARLY LOW
20.4413 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.1266 UGX

2024 DJF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the DJF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 22.2204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 20.4413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7791 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3813 to the December average rate of 20.5994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 22.2204 was up 3.50% compared to the 2023 peak of 21.4688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111,102 UGX
2023 Average 104,695 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 102,206 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,895.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

22.0389
20.4686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 21.4916, compared to 20.7617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.8189 UGX (High: 22.2204 / Low: 21.4015). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1556 UGX (High: 20.7254 / Low: 20.5698).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8189
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1556

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 0.4253 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 21.7611) against the same month in 2023 (average: 20.7149), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0462 (+5.05%).

2024 Avg (February) 21.7611
2023 Avg (February) 20.7149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4907 21.2383 21.3813
February 22.2204 21.4015 21.7611
March 22.1115 21.8052 21.9081
April 21.8871 21.3348 21.4827
May 21.5166 21.1226 21.3150
June 21.4562 20.8359 21.1013
July 20.9986 20.7513 20.8342
August 21.1000 20.8429 20.9493
September 20.9718 20.6324 20.8578
October 20.7254 20.5698 20.6435
November 20.8403 20.5542 20.6856
December 20.7488 20.4413 20.5994