YEARLY HIGH
0.0415 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.0382 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0402 UGX

2025 LBP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LBP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0412 to the December average rate of 0.0399, 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 0.0415 was down 84.01% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207 UGX
2024 Average 360 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 191 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.20 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0414
0.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0409, compared to 0.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 UGX (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0388). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 UGX (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0399).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.0409) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0427), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-4.05%).

2025 Avg (April) 0.0409
2024 Avg (April) 0.0427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0414 0.0410 0.0412
February 0.0414 0.0407 0.0411
March 0.0411 0.0409 0.0409
April 0.0415 0.0407 0.0409
May 0.0410 0.0406 0.0408
June 0.0406 0.0400 0.0402
July 0.0401 0.0399 0.0400
August 0.0400 0.0396 0.0398
September 0.0396 0.0388 0.0392
October 0.0390 0.0382 0.0387
November 0.0409 0.0388 0.0398
December 0.0404 0.0395 0.0399