YEARLY HIGH
83.8757 UGX
YEARLY LOW
75.0195 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.6772 UGX

2025 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 83.8757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 75.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8562 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.8373 to the December average rate of 77.5948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 83.8757 was down 8.83% compared to the 2024 peak of 92.0029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 419,378 UGX
2024 Average 406,724 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 375,097 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,281.08 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

81.7889
75.8628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 79.8447, compared to 77.5097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.8447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.5097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 4.2874 UGX (High: 83.8757 / Low: 79.5883). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5008 UGX (High: 80.1396 / Low: 78.6388).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.2874
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2634 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 81.2950) against the same month in 2024 (average: 82.2285), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9335 (-1.14%).

2025 Avg (April) 81.2950
2024 Avg (April) 82.2285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.6945 77.1530 78.8373
February 80.1630 77.7278 78.9775
March 81.7120 78.5118 80.5219
April 83.8757 79.5883 81.2950
May 81.4706 79.0623 80.1104
June 80.1396 78.6388 79.3260
July 80.1635 76.8126 78.9595
August 78.8461 75.5000 77.6961
September 77.6654 76.0874 76.8747
October 77.8236 75.0195 76.3566
November 79.8712 75.7163 77.5763
December 78.6183 76.7192 77.5948