YEARLY HIGH
393.2086 UGX
YEARLY LOW
362.9790 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
378.0018 UGX

2024 MAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 393.2086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 362.9790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2295 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 382.2499 to the December average rate of 365.7860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 393.2086 was up 2.61% compared to the 2023 peak of 383.1952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,966,043 UGX
2023 Average 1,839,728 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,814,895 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,147.73 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

389.4868
363.6314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 381.5143, compared to 374.4893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 381.5143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 374.4893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 14.5418 UGX (High: 384.1850 / Low: 369.6433). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4291 UGX (High: 383.1604 / Low: 379.7312).

June Spread (Volatile) ±14.5418
September Spread (Stable) ±3.4291

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 8.9032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 384.9911) against the same month in 2023 (average: 357.9282), the exchange rate shifted by +27.0629 (+7.56%).

2024 Avg (February) 384.9911
2023 Avg (February) 357.9282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 387.3789 380.5669 382.2499
February 393.2086 379.7449 384.9911
March 390.7605 382.7336 387.3322
April 385.2954 375.4752 378.4290
May 384.8203 374.4449 379.1307
June 384.1850 369.6433 376.9531
July 379.9343 370.8264 375.7729
August 388.4039 375.5076 381.4924
September 383.1604 379.7312 381.5334
October 376.4655 369.2400 372.7768
November 374.1608 365.4449 369.5745
December 369.3016 362.9790 365.7860