YEARLY HIGH
1758.7547 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1565.6325 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1670.1993 UGX

2024 FJD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the FJD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1758.7547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1565.6325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.1221 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1703.2662 to the December average rate of 1588.0696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1758.7547 was up 1.75% compared to the 2023 peak of 1728.4950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,793,773 UGX
2023 Average 8,351,298 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,828,163 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965,610.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1743.7988
1573.9124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1697.9319, compared to 1642.4666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 55.4653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1697.9319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1642.4666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 65.9138 UGX (High: 1703.0085 / Low: 1637.0947). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.8478 UGX (High: 1693.8294 / Low: 1662.9816).

June Spread (Volatile) ±65.9138
September Spread (Stable) ±30.8478

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 44.1772 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.1772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1721.5507) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1680.5015), the exchange rate shifted by +41.0492 (+2.44%).

2024 Avg (February) 1721.5507
2023 Avg (February) 1680.5015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1727.0028 1681.5633 1703.2662
February 1758.7547 1697.9159 1721.5507
March 1753.5097 1706.1452 1729.6416
April 1721.9768 1662.1210 1685.4644
May 1703.0812 1656.8320 1678.7143
June 1703.0085 1637.0947 1668.9544
July 1665.7170 1632.8838 1651.0412
August 1692.2116 1634.3914 1667.9886
September 1693.8294 1662.9816 1680.8029
October 1673.0982 1607.3008 1643.7093
November 1644.4999 1606.5194 1623.1879
December 1626.9148 1565.6325 1588.0696