YEARLY HIGH
1.2250 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.9778 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0853 COP

2024 UGX to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the UGX to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.2250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.9778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2472 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0304 to the December average rate of 1.1987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.2250 was down 8.77% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,125 COP
2023 Average 5,806 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,889 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,236.23 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.2184
0.9812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to COP 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 1.0266, compared to 1.1440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.1169 COP (High: 1.1257 / Low: 1.0088). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 COP (High: 1.0100 / Low: 0.9918).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1169
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 1.1976) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.0669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1307 (+12.25%).

2024 Avg (November) 1.1976
2023 Avg (November) 1.0669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0433 1.0205 1.0304
February 1.0350 0.9981 1.0145
March 1.0100 0.9918 1.0010
April 1.0402 0.9778 1.0119
May 1.0363 1.0012 1.0204
June 1.1257 1.0088 1.0811
July 1.1143 1.0680 1.0902
August 1.1132 1.0742 1.0902
September 1.1549 1.1108 1.1275
October 1.2059 1.1287 1.1597
November 1.2250 1.1759 1.1976
December 1.2132 1.1807 1.1987