2025 MDL to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 MDL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the MDL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 217.6270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 195.2071.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4199 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.7700 to the December average rate of 212.0556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 217.6270 was down 2.06% compared to the 2024 peak of 222.2022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
MDL to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 205.5037, compared to 210.9102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4066 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 12.8820 UGX (High: 217.4729 / Low: 204.5909). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0087 UGX (High: 199.5858 / Low: 195.5771).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.8266 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 212.0556) against the same month in 2024 (average: 200.0184), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0372 (+6.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 201.1657 | 195.2071 | 198.7700 |
| February | 199.5858 | 195.5771 | 197.3857 |
| March | 207.0729 | 196.6094 | 203.1997 |
| April | 215.4201 | 203.3563 | 210.1837 |
| May | 214.7048 | 210.0469 | 212.2750 |
| June | 214.8955 | 208.6935 | 211.2079 |
| July | 215.9344 | 209.8015 | 212.8723 |
| August | 215.6203 | 207.2216 | 212.8890 |
| September | 214.7169 | 208.6246 | 211.4695 |
| October | 209.2089 | 201.8839 | 205.6429 |
| November | 217.4729 | 204.5909 | 210.5321 |
| December | 217.6270 | 207.9131 | 212.0556 |