2024 UGX to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 UGX to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the UGX to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 6.1214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 5.6401.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4813 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8575 to the December average rate of 6.0817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 6.1214 was down 2.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.2723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
UGX to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8318, compared to 6.0359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2041 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.2111 STD (High: 5.8512 / Low: 5.6401). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 STD (High: 6.0896 / Low: 6.0512).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1026 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 6.0817) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.8921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1896 (+3.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9008 | 5.8344 | 5.8575 |
| February | 5.8512 | 5.6401 | 5.7549 |
| March | 5.7491 | 5.6667 | 5.7217 |
| April | 5.8760 | 5.7334 | 5.8335 |
| May | 5.9415 | 5.8256 | 5.8835 |
| June | 6.0153 | 5.8404 | 5.9394 |
| July | 6.0400 | 5.9618 | 6.0144 |
| August | 6.0456 | 5.9631 | 5.9888 |
| September | 6.0400 | 5.9769 | 6.0043 |
| October | 6.0896 | 6.0512 | 6.0692 |
| November | 6.0960 | 6.0124 | 6.0568 |
| December | 6.1214 | 6.0411 | 6.0817 |