YEARLY HIGH
29.7977 UGX
YEARLY LOW
25.8559 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1202 UGX

2025 ISK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ISK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 29.7977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 25.8559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9418 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2752 to the December average rate of 28.2662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 29.7977 was up 3.35% compared to the 2024 peak of 28.8317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,989 UGX
2024 Average 136,143 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 129,280 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,708.91 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

29.7402
25.8727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 27.5821, compared to 28.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 1.6376 UGX (High: 28.9407 / Low: 27.3031). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4682 UGX (High: 26.4663 / Low: 25.9981).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6376
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4424 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2025: 29.0309) against the same month in 2024 (average: 27.0505), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9804 (+7.32%).

2025 Avg (June) 29.0309
2024 Avg (June) 27.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4663 25.9981 26.2752
February 26.5719 25.8559 26.1950
March 27.8249 26.2079 27.2567
April 29.0803 27.4666 28.4056
May 28.7932 27.6320 28.3290
June 29.7977 28.5880 29.0309
July 29.7627 28.7816 29.4179
August 29.2240 28.6891 28.9939
September 29.0883 28.5859 28.8057
October 28.8096 27.7796 28.3633
November 28.9407 27.3031 28.1027
December 28.9034 27.6314 28.2662