YEARLY HIGH
1461.8014 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1346.8726 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1390.0409 UGX

2024 XCD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XCD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1461.8014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1346.8726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 114.9288 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1407.5535 to the December average rate of 1355.6783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1461.8014 was up 3.48% compared to the 2023 peak of 1412.6473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,309,007 UGX
2023 Average 6,889,144 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,734,363 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574,643.94 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1449.5003
1347.1490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1414.0628, compared to 1366.0189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 48.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1414.0628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1366.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 52.7278 UGX (High: 1461.8014 / Low: 1409.0736). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5983 UGX (High: 1362.4959 / Low: 1353.8976).

February Spread (Volatile) ±52.7278
October Spread (Stable) ±8.5983

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 27.5691 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.5691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1432.7743) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1364.2353), the exchange rate shifted by +68.5390 (+5.02%).

2024 Avg (February) 1432.7743
2023 Avg (February) 1364.2353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1413.1341 1397.2156 1407.5535
February 1461.8014 1409.0736 1432.7743
March 1454.9389 1434.0979 1440.9710
April 1438.0231 1403.1192 1413.4019
May 1415.2698 1387.6466 1401.3780
June 1411.6759 1370.6222 1388.2983
July 1382.9341 1365.0295 1370.8406
August 1382.6232 1363.7569 1376.7103
September 1379.4339 1365.0330 1373.1586
October 1362.4959 1353.8976 1358.4633
November 1371.2919 1352.4930 1361.2623
December 1364.7702 1346.8726 1355.6783