2024 YER to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.7803 UGX

YEARLY LOW

14.5623 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.0098 UGX

2024 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 15.7803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 14.5623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2180 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1950 to the December average rate of 14.6510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 15.7803 was up 3.47% compared to the 2023 peak of 15.2507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,901 UGX

2023 Average 74,378 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 72,812 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,089.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

15.6452

14.5606

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YER 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 15.2661, compared to 14.7536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.5662 UGX (High: 15.7803 / Low: 15.2141). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0943 UGX (High: 14.7112 / Low: 14.6169).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5662

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0943

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 0.2982 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 15.4704) against the same month in 2023 (average: 14.7277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7427 (+5.04%).

2024 Avg (February) 15.4704

2023 Avg (February) 14.7277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.2534	15.0831	15.1950
February	15.7803	15.2141	15.4704
March	15.7078	15.4828	15.5548
April	15.5205	15.1468	15.2566
May	15.2764	15.0067	15.1342
June	15.2346	14.7960	14.9856
July	14.9289	14.7358	14.7985
August	14.9255	14.7248	14.8622
September	14.8911	14.7386	14.8245
October	14.7112	14.6169	14.6650
November	14.8284	14.6062	14.7203
December	14.7299	14.5623	14.6510