YEARLY HIGH
1.5510 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.3429 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4389 UGX

2024 TZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the TZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.5510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 1.3429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2081 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5093 to the December average rate of 1.4878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.5510 was down 4.54% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.6249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,755 UGX
2023 Average 7,694 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,715 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,040.35 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.5430
1.3299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 1.4880, compared to 1.3898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.1541 UGX (High: 1.5510 / Low: 1.3969). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 UGX (High: 1.3538 / Low: 1.3429).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1541
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.4878) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.5053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-1.16%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.4878
2023 Avg (December) 1.5053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5185 1.4954 1.5093
February 1.5494 1.5017 1.5240
March 1.5426 1.5035 1.5252
April 1.5110 1.4671 1.4788
May 1.4710 1.4470 1.4595
June 1.4660 1.3853 1.4310
July 1.4045 1.3753 1.3865
August 1.3840 1.3575 1.3755
September 1.3719 1.3495 1.3616
October 1.3538 1.3429 1.3477
November 1.3986 1.3504 1.3796
December 1.5510 1.3969 1.4878