YEARLY HIGH
0.1678 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1532 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1617 UGX

2025 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1655 to the December average rate of 0.1604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1678 was down 5.34% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 839 UGX
2024 Average 843 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 766 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.37 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

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STD 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 0.1643, compared to 0.1590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0083 UGX (High: 0.1642 / Low: 0.1559). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 UGX (High: 0.1614 / Low: 0.1606).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0083
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 0.1652) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.1738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-4.96%).

2025 Avg (February) 0.1652
2024 Avg (February) 0.1738

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1667 0.1646 0.1655
February 0.1678 0.1647 0.1652
March 0.1653 0.1626 0.1645
April 0.1669 0.1635 0.1646
May 0.1646 0.1631 0.1641
June 0.1635 0.1609 0.1619
July 0.1614 0.1606 0.1609
August 0.1608 0.1582 0.1598
September 0.1591 0.1563 0.1574
October 0.1573 0.1532 0.1555
November 0.1642 0.1559 0.1601
December 0.1626 0.1587 0.1604