YEARLY HIGH
67.2013 UGX
YEARLY LOW
59.8339 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.2260 UGX

2024 DOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the DOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 67.2013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 59.8339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3674 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.9179 to the December average rate of 60.3654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 67.2013 was down 2.97% compared to the 2023 peak of 69.2573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336,006 UGX
2023 Average 332,608 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 299,169 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,837.03 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

66.5602
59.8022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 64.9385, compared to 61.5135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.9385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.5135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 2.4378 UGX (High: 67.2013 / Low: 64.7635). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3704 UGX (High: 61.0295 / Low: 60.6591).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4378
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3704

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4503 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 65.9675) against the same month in 2023 (average: 65.6315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3360 (+0.51%).

2024 Avg (February) 65.9675
2023 Avg (February) 65.6315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.6189 64.4969 64.9179
February 67.2013 64.7635 65.9675
March 66.9854 65.4974 65.9970
April 65.5949 63.9200 64.6521
May 65.4676 64.2178 64.7735
June 64.4418 62.4981 63.3232
July 63.0405 62.3387 62.6340
August 63.1656 62.0881 62.4237
September 62.4926 61.1305 61.8435
October 61.0295 60.6591 60.8518
November 61.3574 60.5553 60.9626
December 61.0895 59.8339 60.3654