YEARLY HIGH
505.6068 UGX
YEARLY LOW
472.5440 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
483.9443 UGX

2024 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 505.6068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 472.5440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.0628 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 486.5819 to the December average rate of 475.4404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 505.6068 was up 3.64% compared to the 2023 peak of 487.8402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,528,034 UGX
2023 Average 2,377,988 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,362,720 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,313.83 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

501.7748
471.9448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 490.5440, compared to 477.3447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.1994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 490.5440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 477.3447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 16.9569 UGX (High: 505.6068 / Low: 488.6498). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7575 UGX (High: 475.3022 / Low: 473.5447).

February Spread (Volatile) ±16.9569
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7575

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 8.3122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 495.7530) against the same month in 2023 (average: 470.7365), the exchange rate shifted by +25.0165 (+5.31%).

2024 Avg (February) 495.7530
2023 Avg (February) 470.7365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 488.7749 482.7438 486.5819
February 505.6068 488.6498 495.7530
March 503.5889 496.8503 499.2890
April 498.6363 487.0551 490.9767
May 492.2271 482.7188 487.5977
June 491.2691 476.8090 483.0659
July 481.7632 475.3010 477.4321
August 482.5700 479.2303 480.6978
September 482.2335 476.8926 479.7538
October 475.3022 473.5447 474.4306
November 480.0478 473.4874 476.3133
December 478.2792 472.5440 475.4404