YEARLY HIGH
2938.7065 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2670.2553 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2811.1567 UGX

2024 SGD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SGD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2938.7065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2670.2553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 268.4513 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2847.6226 to the December average rate of 2711.8608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 2938.7065 was up 2.39% compared to the 2023 peak of 2870.1596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,693,533 UGX
2023 Average 13,865,119 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,351,276 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,342,256.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

2922.4928
2692.7124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2836.9606, compared to 2785.3529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 51.6077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2836.9606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2785.3529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 101.9143 UGX (High: 2834.7952 / Low: 2732.8810). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.6580 UGX (High: 2886.0135 / Low: 2845.3555).

June Spread (Volatile) ±101.9143
September Spread (Stable) ±40.6580

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 89.1172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -89.1172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 2878.7061) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2765.7803), the exchange rate shifted by +112.9258 (+4.08%).

2024 Avg (February) 2878.7061
2023 Avg (February) 2765.7803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2872.0137 2830.4594 2847.6226
February 2938.7065 2840.9056 2878.7061
March 2935.9427 2873.1650 2903.3445
April 2872.8041 2786.1864 2814.2273
May 2829.8287 2775.3366 2803.7467
June 2834.7952 2732.8810 2774.1165
July 2783.6621 2728.1059 2752.9954
August 2860.1397 2784.6848 2828.4462
September 2886.0135 2845.3555 2864.3220
October 2845.2005 2769.3303 2801.2992
November 2795.8292 2725.6767 2753.1937
December 2746.1028 2670.2553 2711.8608