2025 PGK to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |