YEARLY HIGH
6.5347 UGX
YEARLY LOW
5.7438 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1979 UGX

2024 XAF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 6.5347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 5.7438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7909 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3270 to the December average rate of 5.8492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 6.5347 was up 2.21% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.3932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,673 UGX
2023 Average 30,720 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 28,719 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,954.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

6.5145
5.7887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 6.2994, compared to 6.0964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.2924 UGX (High: 6.3421 / Low: 6.0497). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0901 UGX (High: 6.3319 / Low: 6.2418).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2924
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0901

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 0.2104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 6.3722) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.0154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3568 (+5.93%).

2024 Avg (February) 6.3722
2023 Avg (February) 6.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3779 6.2724 6.3270
February 6.5347 6.2678 6.3722
March 6.5170 6.3811 6.4540
April 6.3898 6.1544 6.2436
May 6.3143 6.1703 6.2434
June 6.3421 6.0497 6.1560
July 6.1828 6.0617 6.1305
August 6.3468 6.1364 6.2531
September 6.3319 6.2418 6.2855
October 6.1831 6.0221 6.0992
November 6.1217 5.8669 5.9610
December 5.9257 5.7438 5.8492