YEARLY HIGH
103.5049 UGX
YEARLY LOW
81.6407 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.7060 UGX

2024 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 103.5049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 81.6407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8642 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.1118 to the December average rate of 83.3218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 103.5049 was up 4.58% compared to the 2023 peak of 98.9731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 517,525 UGX
2023 Average 479,680 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 408,204 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,320.97 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

103.0478
81.5285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 98.4876, compared to 88.9244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.4876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.9244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was April, with a trading range of 5.4775 UGX (High: 103.4551 / Low: 97.9776). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1073 UGX (High: 92.7655 / Low: 91.6582).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.4775
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1073

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 3.5488 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 101.2545) against the same month in 2023 (average: 95.5904), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6641 (+5.93%).

2024 Avg (March) 101.2545
2023 Avg (March) 95.5904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.4955 96.2962 97.1118
February 101.1946 97.1858 98.9696
March 103.5049 99.7417 101.2545
April 103.4551 97.9776 99.4322
May 99.3905 97.0501 98.4079
June 98.2919 93.7756 95.7498
July 92.8607 91.3333 92.2338
August 92.7655 91.6582 92.2507
September 92.4770 87.3620 90.6062
October 89.3907 87.6473 88.2634
November 88.5260 85.1356 86.8706
December 85.8100 81.6407 83.3218