2025 ETB to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 ETB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the ETB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 29.4658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 22.6051.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8607 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0234 to the December average rate of 22.9999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 29.4658 was down 57.70% compared to the 2024 peak of 69.6637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
ETB 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 27.9439, compared to 24.2218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7220 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 1.8039 UGX (High: 29.3780 / Low: 27.5742). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5815 UGX (High: 23.3285 / Low: 22.7470).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0772 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 29.0234) against the same month in 2024 (average: 67.4172), the exchange rate shifted by -38.3938 (-56.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4658 | 28.6665 | 29.0234 |
| February | 29.2579 | 28.6660 | 28.9222 |
| March | 29.3780 | 27.5742 | 28.1836 |
| April | 28.2803 | 27.3179 | 27.7936 |
| May | 27.6027 | 26.6398 | 27.1451 |
| June | 27.0005 | 26.1759 | 26.5954 |
| July | 26.4884 | 25.7632 | 26.0438 |
| August | 25.9402 | 24.7891 | 25.3897 |
| September | 24.9923 | 24.0139 | 24.4137 |
| October | 23.9574 | 22.6085 | 23.3366 |
| November | 23.8234 | 22.6051 | 23.1472 |
| December | 23.3285 | 22.7470 | 22.9999 |