YEARLY HIGH
0.1716 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1580 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1663 UGX

2025 LAK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LAK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.1716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.1580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1691 to the December average rate of 0.1650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1716 was down 9.33% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 858 UGX
2024 Average 871 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 790 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.1704
0.1588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1689, compared to 0.1637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0081 UGX (High: 0.1686 / Low: 0.1605). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 UGX (High: 0.1669 / Low: 0.1660).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.1694) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.1798), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0104 (-5.77%).

2025 Avg (April) 0.1694
2024 Avg (April) 0.1798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1700 0.1683 0.1691
February 0.1706 0.1690 0.1693
March 0.1702 0.1690 0.1693
April 0.1716 0.1682 0.1694
May 0.1698 0.1683 0.1690
June 0.1686 0.1661 0.1672
July 0.1669 0.1660 0.1664
August 0.1659 0.1635 0.1647
September 0.1635 0.1607 0.1619
October 0.1611 0.1580 0.1598
November 0.1686 0.1605 0.1645
December 0.1675 0.1630 0.1650