YEARLY HIGH
26.8624 UGX
YEARLY LOW
22.8475 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.8295 UGX

2024 JPY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the JPY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 26.8624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 22.8475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0148 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0284 to the December average rate of 23.7948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 26.8624 was down 6.98% compared to the 2023 peak of 28.8793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,431,190 UGX
2023 Average 13,277,772 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,423,768 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,007,421.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

26.2788
23.2743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 25.1286, compared to 24.5304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.1286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 1.9867 UGX (High: 24.8342 / Low: 22.8475). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5911 UGX (High: 26.2365 / Low: 25.6453).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.9867
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 26.0284) against the same month in 2023 (average: 28.3619), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3334 (-8.23%).

2024 Avg (January) 26.0284
2023 Avg (January) 28.3619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.8624 25.6697 26.0284
February 26.2365 25.6453 25.8797
March 26.6168 25.6091 26.0062
April 25.6361 24.1134 24.8025
May 24.8153 23.9753 24.3202
June 24.5458 23.0310 23.7348
July 24.8342 22.8475 23.5247
August 25.7785 25.0097 25.4466
September 26.4121 25.3627 25.9425
October 25.4987 23.9149 24.4945
November 24.6593 23.4471 23.9790
December 24.6682 23.1421 23.7948