YEARLY HIGH
77.5186 UGX
YEARLY LOW
71.0416 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.1517 UGX

2025 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 77.5186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 71.0416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4770 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.0822 to the December average rate of 75.1699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 77.5186 was down 39.29% compared to the 2024 peak of 127.6785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 387,593 UGX
2024 Average 427,643 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 355,208 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,384.97 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

75.6433
71.6190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 72.5731, compared to 73.7302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.5731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.7302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 4.0775 UGX (High: 77.5186 / Low: 73.4411). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1745 UGX (High: 73.6227 / Low: 72.4482).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.0775
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.7290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 75.3080) against the same month in 2024 (average: 74.5131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7949 (+1.07%).

2025 Avg (November) 75.3080
2024 Avg (November) 74.5131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.5531 72.2244 73.0822
February 73.6227 72.4482 72.8679
March 72.9764 71.5064 72.4685
April 72.5789 71.3825 71.9544
May 73.2888 71.9708 72.7805
June 73.3691 71.0416 72.2854
July 73.7765 72.2390 72.7751
August 73.9553 72.7724 73.4895
September 73.6005 72.0627 72.7605
October 74.0934 71.7543 72.8786
November 77.5186 73.4411 75.3080
December 75.9902 74.3161 75.1699