YEARLY HIGH
0.9888 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.8277 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8902 UGX

2025 COP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the COP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.9888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.8277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1610 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8568 to the December average rate of 0.9405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.9888 was down 3.32% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.0227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,943,805 UGX
2024 Average 4,625,908 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,138,688 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 805,116.25 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.9538
0.8480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.8738, compared to 0.9067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0926 UGX (High: 0.9888 / Low: 0.8961). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 UGX (High: 0.9013 / Low: 0.8801).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0926
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 0.9450) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.8351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1098 (+13.15%).

2025 Avg (November) 0.9450
2024 Avg (November) 0.8351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8849 0.8302 0.8568
February 0.9013 0.8801 0.8910
March 0.9016 0.8716 0.8869
April 0.8887 0.8277 0.8590
May 0.8891 0.8477 0.8695
June 0.8909 0.8579 0.8794
July 0.9010 0.8551 0.8868
August 0.8935 0.8558 0.8802
September 0.9122 0.8788 0.8948
October 0.9089 0.8731 0.8931
November 0.9888 0.8961 0.9450
December 0.9793 0.9218 0.9405