YEARLY HIGH
1085.1782 UGX
YEARLY LOW
998.3614 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1031.2448 UGX

2024 QAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the QAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1085.1782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 998.3614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.8169 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1044.1379 to the December average rate of 1005.7560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1085.1782 was up 3.51% compared to the 2023 peak of 1048.3854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,425,891 UGX
2023 Average 5,110,255 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,991,807 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434,084.38 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1075.7208
999.3955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1049.0083, compared to 1013.4813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.5269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1049.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1013.4813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 39.1716 UGX (High: 1085.1782 / Low: 1046.0067). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1878 UGX (High: 1009.9686 / Low: 1004.7809).

February Spread (Volatile) ±39.1716
October Spread (Stable) ±5.1878

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 20.7180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.7180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1062.7178) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1010.9504), the exchange rate shifted by +51.7673 (+5.12%).

2024 Avg (February) 1062.7178
2023 Avg (February) 1010.9504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1048.0980 1036.7455 1044.1379
February 1085.1782 1046.0067 1062.7178
March 1080.0096 1063.9776 1069.3604
April 1067.3797 1041.0250 1048.6424
May 1050.0419 1030.4513 1039.5537
June 1047.4710 1017.1238 1029.6373
July 1025.7492 1011.5906 1016.7005
August 1030.4060 1014.9046 1022.5382
September 1023.6534 1013.1569 1018.7308
October 1009.9686 1004.7809 1007.2177
November 1017.9600 1004.0324 1009.9446
December 1012.7066 998.3614 1005.7560