YEARLY HIGH
10264.2623 UGX
YEARLY LOW
9454.7911 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
9759.5151 UGX

2024 OMR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the OMR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 10264.2623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 9454.7911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 809.4711 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9882.3469 to the December average rate of 9517.9971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 10264.2623 was up 3.51% compared to the 2023 peak of 9916.2336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,321,311 UGX
2023 Average 48,371,559 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 47,273,956 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,047,355.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

10177.4970
9458.0425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 9928.4363, compared to 9590.5939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 337.8425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9928.4363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9590.5939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 371.8810 UGX (High: 10264.2623 / Low: 9892.3812). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 59.8333 UGX (High: 9563.3705 / Low: 9503.5372).

February Spread (Volatile) ±371.8810
October Spread (Stable) ±59.8333

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 194.3543 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -194.3543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 10059.1792) against the same month in 2023 (average: 9580.0619), the exchange rate shifted by +479.1173 (+5.00%).

2024 Avg (February) 10059.1792
2023 Avg (February) 9580.0619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9920.9135 9809.1834 9882.3469
February 10264.2623 9892.3812 10059.1792
March 10215.5451 10067.9852 10117.5424
April 10079.3365 9850.6292 9923.1882
May 9937.7401 9744.3829 9840.9327
June 9909.9814 9623.0833 9747.4286
July 9708.8439 9586.3196 9624.0413
August 9707.0391 9585.1915 9666.3256
September 9683.9437 9582.8712 9641.4892
October 9563.3705 9503.5372 9536.2628
November 9626.2602 9493.6781 9557.4473
December 9579.9805 9454.7911 9517.9971