YEARLY HIGH
928.7148 UGX
YEARLY LOW
804.1754 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
870.1920 UGX

2025 PGK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PGK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 928.7148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 804.1754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.5394 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 915.1835 to the December average rate of 837.5795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 928.7148 was down 11.94% compared to the 2024 peak of 1054.5901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,643,574 UGX
2024 Average 4,829,668 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,020,877 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 622,697.04 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

924.7089
810.4034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 898.1292, compared to 842.2547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 55.8745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 898.1292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 842.2547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 47.1215 UGX (High: 866.2366 / Low: 819.1151). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1380 UGX (High: 871.6726 / Low: 856.5346).

November Spread (Volatile) ±47.1215
July Spread (Stable) ±15.1380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 19.6129 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 915.1835) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1018.8915), the exchange rate shifted by -103.7080 (-10.18%).

2025 Avg (January) 915.1835
2024 Avg (January) 1018.8915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 928.7148 902.0264 915.1835
February 919.4430 899.1776 912.9243
March 916.0201 878.9232 901.3479
April 913.6375 883.1429 893.7817
May 903.9904 871.9143 892.5755
June 886.7242 862.1575 872.9625
July 871.6726 856.5346 865.6154
August 867.6570 838.6015 852.0609
September 846.8515 820.9512 835.4892
October 830.4550 804.1754 819.9288
November 866.2366 819.1151 842.8545
December 850.1362 826.2412 837.5795