YEARLY HIGH
29.7653 UGX
YEARLY LOW
27.7610 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.4611 UGX

2024 HTG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the HTG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 29.7653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 27.7610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0043 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.8957 to the December average rate of 28.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 29.7653 was up 3.24% compared to the 2023 peak of 28.8303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,827 UGX
2023 Average 131,946 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 138,805 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,021.59 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

29.5421
27.6964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 28.8750, compared to 28.0472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.9328 UGX (High: 29.7653 / Low: 28.8325). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1420 UGX (High: 27.9030 / Low: 27.7610).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9328
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1420

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 0.5685 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 29.3163) against the same month in 2023 (average: 24.5499), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7664 (+19.42%).

2024 Avg (February) 29.3163
2023 Avg (February) 24.5499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.0168 28.6643 28.8957
February 29.7653 28.8325 29.3163
March 29.6700 29.2316 29.3883
April 29.3245 28.6064 28.8198
May 28.7645 28.3078 28.5466
June 28.7647 27.9299 28.2835
July 28.3091 27.8573 28.0443
August 28.3424 28.1477 28.2496
September 28.2791 27.9559 28.1417
October 27.9030 27.7610 27.8502
November 28.2297 27.8095 27.9910
December 28.1638 27.8295 28.0062