2025 BIF to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 BIF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the BIF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.2625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 1.1530.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1095 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2503 to the December average rate of 1.2079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.2625 was down 8.61% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.3814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
BIF to UGX 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 1.2388, compared to 1.1973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0415 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0594 UGX (High: 1.2409 / Low: 1.1815). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 UGX (High: 1.2574 / Low: 1.2398).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 1.2503) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.3331), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0828 (-6.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2625 | 1.2414 | 1.2503 |
| February | 1.2574 | 1.2398 | 1.2455 |
| March | 1.2605 | 1.2222 | 1.2414 |
| April | 1.2617 | 1.2263 | 1.2385 |
| May | 1.2517 | 1.2213 | 1.2383 |
| June | 1.2309 | 1.2090 | 1.2190 |
| July | 1.2242 | 1.1998 | 1.2102 |
| August | 1.2208 | 1.1898 | 1.1999 |
| September | 1.1928 | 1.1733 | 1.1824 |
| October | 1.1859 | 1.1530 | 1.1745 |
| November | 1.2409 | 1.1815 | 1.2091 |
| December | 1.2238 | 1.1919 | 1.2079 |