YEARLY HIGH
25.3574 UGX
YEARLY LOW
23.0654 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0282 UGX

2024 JMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the JMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 25.3574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 23.0654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2920 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5311 to the December average rate of 23.4232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 25.3574 was up 0.96% compared to the 2023 peak of 25.1153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,787 UGX
2023 Average 120,856 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 115,327 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,460.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

25.3957
22.9793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 24.5759, compared to 23.4805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.4805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.9434 UGX (High: 25.2487 / Low: 24.3053). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1998 UGX (High: 23.8640 / Low: 23.6643).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9434
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1998

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 0.5621 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 25.1944) against the same month in 2023 (average: 24.6027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5917 (+2.40%).

2024 Avg (March) 25.1944
2023 Avg (March) 24.6027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6982 24.4593 24.5311
February 25.2487 24.3053 24.7609
March 25.3574 24.9977 25.1944
April 25.2925 24.4108 24.6323
May 24.5136 24.0037 24.2344
June 24.6311 23.7077 24.1025
July 23.8757 23.5555 23.6931
August 23.8640 23.6643 23.7461
September 23.9055 23.4440 23.6280
October 23.3114 23.0654 23.1807
November 23.4627 23.0698 23.2120
December 23.5998 23.2434 23.4232