YEARLY HIGH
997.0221 UGX
YEARLY LOW
822.7473 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
943.8027 UGX

2024 PLN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PLN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 997.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 822.7473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 174.2748 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 946.9915 to the December average rate of 898.6815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 997.0221 was up 2.95% compared to the 2023 peak of 968.4078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,940,442 UGX
2023 Average 17,765,449 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 16,454,946 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,485,496.62 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

991.1318
890.2770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 956.4245, compared to 931.1809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.2437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 956.4245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 931.1809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 139.3756 UGX (High: 962.1229 / Low: 822.7473). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7659 UGX (High: 973.3666 / Low: 954.6007).

January Spread (Volatile) ±139.3756
September Spread (Stable) ±18.7659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 37.1839 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -37.1839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 982.7273) against the same month in 2023 (average: 852.9508), the exchange rate shifted by +129.7765 (+15.22%).

2024 Avg (March) 982.7273
2023 Avg (March) 852.9508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 962.1229 822.7473 946.9915
February 994.3548 946.5121 966.4807
March 997.0221 971.4119 982.7273
April 976.5594 932.2113 951.7149
May 973.6619 938.5895 956.1460
June 973.5489 905.7232 934.4869
July 948.4534 922.3821 939.2164
August 976.6788 935.6083 956.0744
September 973.3666 954.6007 963.9499
October 945.6777 908.8743 926.7660
November 921.9310 887.2363 902.3970
December 911.1309 882.8876 898.6815