YEARLY HIGH
896.2292 UGX
YEARLY LOW
782.3538 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
821.9258 UGX

2024 MYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MYR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 896.2292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 782.3538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.8754 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 812.4585 to the December average rate of 821.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 896.2292 was up 2.63% compared to the 2023 peak of 873.2416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,924,584 UGX
2023 Average 16,342,993 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 15,647,075 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,277,508.86 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

879.5696
783.3746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 808.5595, compared to 835.2921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.7325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 808.5595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 835.2921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 47.4104 UGX (High: 864.1602 / Low: 816.7498). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.4341 UGX (High: 833.9243 / Low: 817.4902).

August Spread (Volatile) ±47.4104
March Spread (Stable) ±16.4341

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 24.4458 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 871.5534) against the same month in 2023 (average: 798.7878), the exchange rate shifted by +72.7656 (+9.11%).

2024 Avg (September) 871.5534
2023 Avg (September) 798.7878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 824.9586 805.1785 812.4585
February 827.0026 802.8965 812.3608
March 833.9243 817.4902 825.4161
April 821.7210 794.7501 801.6482
May 813.1884 794.6642 802.9505
June 813.2860 784.8661 796.5232
July 809.6037 782.3538 791.3908
August 864.1602 816.7498 842.9779
September 896.2292 851.0878 871.5534
October 880.1436 836.8155 854.4880
November 846.2118 816.2892 830.0422
December 830.3674 809.7763 821.3000