YEARLY HIGH
215.0904 UGX
YEARLY LOW
195.1293 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.1242 UGX

2024 SZL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SZL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 215.0904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 195.1293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9610 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.5317 to the December average rate of 201.1060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 215.0904 was down 2.63% compared to the 2023 peak of 220.8988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,075,452 UGX
2023 Average 1,010,380 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 975,647 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,805.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

211.6182
200.1504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 204.2456, compared to 206.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.2456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 12.0694 UGX (High: 207.1987 / Low: 195.1293). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7783 UGX (High: 205.6140 / Low: 201.8357).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.0694
February Spread (Stable) ±3.7783

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.4031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 210.6625) against the same month in 2023 (average: 197.2671), the exchange rate shifted by +13.3955 (+6.79%).

2024 Avg (September) 210.6625
2023 Avg (September) 197.2671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 205.1526 199.1862 202.5317
February 205.6140 201.8357 204.1417
March 209.7544 204.1933 206.6961
April 207.7067 198.2029 202.6146
May 209.8654 203.4836 205.8500
June 209.3311 199.9296 203.6397
July 205.8599 200.0951 203.2490
August 210.7360 200.8071 206.4509
September 215.0904 207.2362 210.6625
October 212.0238 206.5364 209.0393
November 210.7530 201.5678 205.5091
December 207.1987 195.1293 201.1060