YEARLY HIGH
92.0029 UGX
YEARLY LOW
77.3659 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.3536 UGX

2024 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 92.0029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 77.3659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6370 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.1588 to the December average rate of 78.2192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 92.0029 was up 6.29% compared to the 2023 peak of 86.5618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 460,014 UGX
2023 Average 412,974 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 386,829 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,184.99 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

85.8527
77.5253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 83.2283, compared to 79.4789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.2283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.4789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 8.3696 UGX (High: 92.0029 / Low: 83.6333). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0207 UGX (High: 79.8835 / Low: 78.8628).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.3696
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0207

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.6218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 84.8503) against the same month in 2023 (average: 80.4485), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4018 (+5.47%).

2024 Avg (March) 84.8503
2023 Avg (March) 80.4485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.0756 83.1179 85.1588
February 86.4454 82.4213 84.4552
March 92.0029 83.6333 84.8503
April 83.5318 79.6239 82.2285
May 82.9683 81.4032 82.1362
June 83.3216 78.5237 80.5409
July 80.0374 78.4017 79.2738
August 80.8790 78.9689 80.3151
September 81.2416 79.9483 80.6839
October 79.8835 78.8628 79.4075
November 79.9040 77.3659 78.9737
December 79.2985 77.3698 78.2192