2025 GEL to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 GEL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the GEL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1354.8521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 1259.2752.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.5769 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1298.3158 to the December average rate of 1327.1477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1354.8521 was down 9.12% compared to the 2024 peak of 1490.7892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
GEL 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 1319.2496, compared to 1310.8697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3799 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 75.7476 UGX (High: 1354.8521 / Low: 1279.1045). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9315 UGX (High: 1337.1173 / Low: 1328.1857).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 23.0139 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 1318.1385) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1345.6041), the exchange rate shifted by -27.4656 (-2.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1317.1576 | 1278.6556 | 1298.3158 |
| February | 1327.0533 | 1284.4545 | 1308.1186 |
| March | 1323.8550 | 1305.4021 | 1319.5288 |
| April | 1351.5585 | 1313.0941 | 1332.9326 |
| May | 1337.1173 | 1328.1857 | 1333.8362 |
| June | 1331.9797 | 1310.7974 | 1322.7656 |
| July | 1328.8701 | 1318.3988 | 1322.8145 |
| August | 1327.2743 | 1306.0068 | 1320.5986 |
| September | 1315.4385 | 1288.2845 | 1299.7664 |
| October | 1297.9249 | 1259.2752 | 1276.7525 |
| November | 1354.8521 | 1279.1045 | 1318.1385 |
| December | 1347.8566 | 1312.1565 | 1327.1477 |