YEARLY HIGH
275.7407 UGX
YEARLY LOW
241.4778 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
264.7326 UGX

2025 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 275.7407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 241.4778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2629 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 264.4493 to the December average rate of 268.5771, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 275.7407 was down 4.31% compared to the 2024 peak of 288.1737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,378,703 UGX
2024 Average 1,385,279 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,207,389 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,314.41 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

271.6281
252.7357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 267.2207, compared to 262.2445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 267.2207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.2445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was December, with a trading range of 21.4453 UGX (High: 275.7407 / Low: 254.2953). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8714 UGX (High: 267.3792 / Low: 263.5078).

December Spread (Volatile) ±21.4453
February Spread (Stable) ±3.8714

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.6246 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 268.5771) against the same month in 2024 (average: 267.1423), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4348 (+0.54%).

2025 Avg (December) 268.5771
2024 Avg (December) 267.1423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 267.6061 261.1134 264.4493
February 267.3792 263.5078 265.7737
March 269.9280 264.5128 268.2724
April 268.7629 261.2832 265.3279
May 272.2005 267.1801 270.0538
June 271.8189 266.8189 269.4470
July 271.7692 250.7868 267.0620
August 267.8238 250.3936 263.9812
September 263.8403 244.5524 258.3566
October 261.5141 241.4778 254.3101
November 271.8433 250.7547 261.1804
December 275.7407 254.2953 268.5771