YEARLY HIGH
481.4942 UGX
YEARLY LOW
447.3889 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
468.7065 UGX

2025 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 481.4942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 447.3889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1053 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 477.5253 to the December average rate of 466.5042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 481.4942 was down 4.77% compared to the 2024 peak of 505.6068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,407,471 UGX
2024 Average 2,419,477 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,236,944 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,526.49 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

480.0403
449.8606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 475.0472, compared to 462.3658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 475.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 462.3658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 23.3949 UGX (High: 477.4485 / Low: 454.0536). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2981 UGX (High: 467.7781 / Low: 466.4800).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.3949
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 6.9476 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 475.7825) against the same month in 2024 (average: 490.9767), the exchange rate shifted by -15.1943 (-3.09%).

2025 Avg (April) 475.7825
2024 Avg (April) 490.9767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 479.9283 475.7906 477.5253
February 477.8749 474.9123 476.1865
March 476.4498 474.4961 475.6545
April 481.4942 472.1226 475.7825
May 476.5816 472.8883 475.6569
June 474.2106 466.6073 469.4773
July 467.7781 466.4800 466.9232
August 467.0636 462.9908 464.7775
September 462.6506 455.2938 457.8299
October 456.3329 447.3889 452.3755
November 477.4485 454.0536 465.7847
December 472.3227 461.8288 466.5042