YEARLY HIGH
217.6270 UGX
YEARLY LOW
195.2071 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
208.2070 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,088,135 UGX
2024 Average 1,059,445 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 976,035 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,099.55 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

214.4393
195.8354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.5037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.9102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.8820
February Spread (Stable) ±4.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2025 Avg (December) 212.0556
2024 Avg (December) 200.0184

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