YEARLY HIGH
2.8371 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.6168 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7502 UGX

2025 IQD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the IQD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 2.8371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 2.6168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2204 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8147 to the December average rate of 2.7287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.8371 was down 5.93% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.0161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,186 UGX
2024 Average 14,340 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,084 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,101.79 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.8316
2.6282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 2.7942, compared to 2.7062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.1371 UGX (High: 2.7932 / Low: 2.6561). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 UGX (High: 2.7454 / Low: 2.7340).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1371
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 2.8008) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.9168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1160 (-3.98%).

2025 Avg (April) 2.8008
2024 Avg (April) 2.9168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8286 2.8040 2.8147
February 2.8162 2.8015 2.8076
March 2.8075 2.7655 2.7989
April 2.8371 2.7818 2.8008
May 2.8026 2.7724 2.7887
June 2.7801 2.7370 2.7544
July 2.7454 2.7340 2.7379
August 2.7639 2.7081 2.7227
September 2.7070 2.6637 2.6783
October 2.6682 2.6168 2.6452
November 2.7932 2.6561 2.7243
December 2.7638 2.6994 2.7287