YEARLY HIGH
14.1500 UGX
YEARLY LOW
13.0847 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4921 UGX

2024 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 14.1500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 13.0847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0653 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5898 to the December average rate of 13.1747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 14.1500 was down 13.91% compared to the 2023 peak of 16.4359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,075,007 UGX
2023 Average 6,687,155 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,542,350 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532,657.04 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

14.0569
13.0945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 13.7114, compared to 13.2727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.5302 UGX (High: 14.1500 / Low: 13.6198). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0764 UGX (High: 13.2400 / Low: 13.1636).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5302
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0764

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 0.2394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 13.8785) against the same month in 2023 (average: 13.8964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0179 (-0.13%).

2024 Avg (February) 13.8785
2023 Avg (February) 13.8964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7457 13.4140 13.5898
February 14.1500 13.6198 13.8785
March 14.0681 13.8974 13.9767
April 13.9866 13.6471 13.7373
May 13.7394 13.4921 13.6115
June 13.7013 13.3007 13.4743
July 13.4220 13.2616 13.3118
August 13.4204 13.3152 13.3641
September 13.3789 13.2820 13.3363
October 13.2400 13.1636 13.2125
November 13.3333 13.1576 13.2371
December 13.2768 13.0847 13.1747