2025 PEN to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 PEN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the PEN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1086.1105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 976.9197.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.1908 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 983.6926 to the December average rate of 1061.4998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1086.1105 was up 2.51% compared to the 2024 peak of 1059.5278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
PEN 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 995.0201, compared to 1025.1358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.1157 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 57.0902 UGX (High: 1086.1105 / Low: 1029.0203). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1881 UGX (High: 1008.4844 / Low: 996.2963).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.8990 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 1057.8236) against the same month in 2024 (average: 973.0464), the exchange rate shifted by +84.7772 (+8.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 993.2668 | 976.9197 | 983.6926 |
| February | 1005.0054 | 985.8750 | 993.2250 |
| March | 1011.5701 | 986.4027 | 1003.1215 |
| April | 1009.8423 | 979.3299 | 991.2225 |
| May | 1007.5856 | 989.7821 | 997.3958 |
| June | 1014.3455 | 986.7879 | 1001.4630 |
| July | 1014.8390 | 997.2065 | 1008.8106 |
| August | 1025.7095 | 989.0596 | 1006.1192 |
| September | 1008.4844 | 996.2963 | 1002.5717 |
| October | 1032.2884 | 993.6151 | 1013.9896 |
| November | 1086.1105 | 1029.0203 | 1057.8236 |
| December | 1076.3654 | 1040.8972 | 1061.4998 |