YEARLY HIGH
5571.2754 UGX
YEARLY LOW
5131.0834 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5299.0568 UGX

2024 JOD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the JOD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 5571.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 5131.0834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 440.1920 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5362.0605 to the December average rate of 5165.8303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5571.2754 was up 3.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 5381.6605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,856,377 UGX
2023 Average 26,251,574 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 25,655,417 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,200,959.81 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5526.0573
5133.0824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5390.2660, compared to 5207.8476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 182.4184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5390.2660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5207.8476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 201.7154 UGX (High: 5571.2754 / Low: 5369.5600). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.8954 UGX (High: 5197.1958 / Low: 5159.3004).

February Spread (Volatile) ±201.7154
October Spread (Stable) ±37.8954

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 104.1923 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -104.1923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 5460.7036) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5196.7085), the exchange rate shifted by +263.9951 (+5.08%).

2024 Avg (February) 5460.7036
2023 Avg (February) 5196.7085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5383.5150 5322.8716 5362.0605
February 5571.2754 5369.5600 5460.7036
March 5545.9027 5467.2327 5493.3094
April 5482.1969 5349.8867 5389.1171
May 5395.4541 5290.1456 5342.9558
June 5382.5124 5225.2433 5293.4498
July 5273.6681 5205.2441 5227.4320
August 5272.4823 5200.5378 5249.8385
September 5260.3204 5206.8737 5236.6115
October 5197.1958 5159.3004 5179.7167
November 5224.1120 5154.6749 5187.6568
December 5201.4660 5131.0834 5165.8303