2025 GMD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 GMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the GMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 52.4101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 46.9278.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4823 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.2551 to the December average rate of 48.6441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 52.4101 was down 10.31% compared to the 2024 peak of 58.4343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
GMD 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 50.9946, compared to 48.8343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1603 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 2.5770 UGX (High: 49.9944 / Low: 47.4174). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9141 UGX (High: 51.6248 / Low: 50.7107).
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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9439 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 51.2551) against the same month in 2024 (average: 56.5299), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2748 (-9.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.4101 | 50.4204 | 51.2551 |
| February | 51.6248 | 50.7107 | 51.2466 |
| March | 52.0231 | 50.3124 | 51.1793 |
| April | 51.6707 | 50.6088 | 51.0264 |
| May | 51.6707 | 50.1138 | 50.6698 |
| June | 51.8507 | 50.1517 | 50.5903 |
| July | 50.6385 | 49.4249 | 50.0348 |
| August | 49.9928 | 48.6105 | 49.3318 |
| September | 49.7467 | 47.2681 | 48.3878 |
| October | 48.6722 | 46.9278 | 47.8068 |
| November | 49.9944 | 47.4174 | 48.8004 |
| December | 49.3225 | 48.1400 | 48.6441 |