YEARLY HIGH
17.7111 UGX
YEARLY LOW
16.3851 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2169 UGX

2025 GYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 17.7111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 16.3851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3260 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6252 to the December average rate of 17.0835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 17.7111 was down 6.22% compared to the 2024 peak of 18.8868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,555 UGX
2024 Average 89,765 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 81,925 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,629.93 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

17.7310
16.4613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 17.4895, compared to 16.9444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.9087 UGX (High: 17.4945 / Low: 16.5859). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0622 UGX (High: 17.1894 / Low: 17.1272).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9087
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0622

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 0.2690 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 17.5140) against the same month in 2024 (average: 18.2543), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7403 (-4.06%).

2025 Avg (April) 17.5140
2024 Avg (April) 18.2543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7092 17.5654 17.6252
February 17.6157 17.5029 17.5630
March 17.5729 17.4660 17.5196
April 17.7111 17.3803 17.5140
May 17.5310 17.3750 17.4745
June 17.4076 17.0933 17.2406
July 17.1894 17.1272 17.1436
August 17.1344 16.9699 17.0412
September 16.9570 16.6800 16.7722
October 16.7096 16.3851 16.5671
November 17.4945 16.5859 17.0587
December 17.3078 16.9088 17.0835