YEARLY HIGH
127.6785 UGX
YEARLY LOW
71.5558 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.6550 UGX

2024 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 127.6785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 71.5558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.1227 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.1487 to the December average rate of 72.4612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 127.6785 was down 15.32% compared to the 2023 peak of 150.7756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 638,392 UGX
2023 Average 607,891 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 357,779 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,613.28 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

130.5569
67.1798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 95.9548, compared to 75.3551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.5997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.9548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.3551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 48.6029 UGX (High: 127.3863 / Low: 78.7834). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9598 UGX (High: 76.9330 / Low: 75.9733).

March Spread (Volatile) ±48.6029
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 36.6316 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.6316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 125.2755) against the same month in 2023 (average: 120.9896), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2859 (+3.54%).

2024 Avg (February) 125.2755
2023 Avg (February) 120.9896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.7684 122.1525 123.1487
February 127.6785 123.2388 125.2755
March 127.3863 78.7834 88.6438
April 82.2823 78.5900 79.9050
May 81.5120 78.6204 80.1061
June 80.9800 76.6042 78.6499
July 77.4293 76.3494 76.9031
August 76.6422 75.5147 76.0850
September 76.9330 75.9733 76.6002
October 76.2269 74.7486 75.5682
November 75.0535 73.9219 74.5131
December 74.1847 71.5558 72.4612