YEARLY HIGH
1102.6177 UGX
YEARLY LOW
963.5567 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1015.3638 UGX

2024 ILS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ILS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 1102.6177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 963.5567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 139.0610 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1025.8773 to the December average rate of 1011.2316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1102.6177 was up 0.92% compared to the 2023 peak of 1092.6132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,513,089 UGX
2023 Average 5,057,655 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,817,783 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 695,305.22 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1081.8588
965.3289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1034.2249, compared to 996.5026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.7223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1034.2249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 996.5026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 61.5719 UGX (High: 1099.9685 / Low: 1038.3967). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.3863 UGX (High: 990.9429 / Low: 963.5567).

February Spread (Volatile) ±61.5719
October Spread (Stable) ±27.3863

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 55.8041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -55.8041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 1072.1480) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1033.7058), the exchange rate shifted by +38.4422 (+3.72%).

2024 Avg (March) 1072.1480
2023 Avg (March) 1033.7058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1052.2080 1005.0855 1025.8773
February 1099.9685 1038.3967 1062.7081
March 1102.6177 1051.2234 1072.1480
April 1056.7656 996.5738 1016.3439
May 1041.0979 1007.7365 1023.1512
June 1039.7724 984.6458 1005.1210
July 1023.9401 980.4249 1008.8506
August 1025.9786 971.5319 999.9604
September 1025.1817 976.6973 994.8819
October 990.9429 963.5567 975.0398
November 1017.8431 974.4512 989.0513
December 1029.1567 996.1408 1011.2316