YEARLY HIGH
5272.9876 UGX
YEARLY LOW
4813.3085 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5079.7379 UGX

2025 JOD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the JOD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 5272.9876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 4813.3085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 459.6791 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5198.7799 to the December average rate of 5040.5820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5272.9876 was down 5.35% compared to the 2024 peak of 5571.2754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,364,938 UGX
2024 Average 26,492,089 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 24,066,543 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,298,395.36 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

5229.8680
4856.8113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5161.9868, compared to 4997.4889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 164.4979 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5161.9868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4997.4889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 260.4630 UGX (High: 5159.5214 / Low: 4899.0583). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.4677 UGX (High: 5070.9892 / Low: 5046.5216).

November Spread (Volatile) ±260.4630
July Spread (Stable) ±24.4677

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 74.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -74.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 5187.5466) against the same month in 2024 (average: 5460.7036), the exchange rate shifted by -273.1570 (-5.00%).

2025 Avg (February) 5187.5466
2024 Avg (February) 5460.7036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5235.0249 5171.4473 5198.7799
February 5272.9876 5171.3721 5187.5466
March 5193.4799 5109.2960 5169.0017
April 5244.9393 5140.1271 5171.4416
May 5174.3570 5124.4703 5156.3575
June 5139.1083 5056.4611 5088.7935
July 5070.9892 5046.5216 5057.1024
August 5054.5000 4970.7464 5021.6563
September 4999.2230 4912.9522 4947.6402
October 4942.7324 4813.3085 4887.8993
November 5159.5214 4899.0583 5030.0535
December 5110.1258 4987.6751 5040.5820