YEARLY HIGH
13.3017 UGX
YEARLY LOW
12.1042 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7926 UGX

2025 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 13.3017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 12.1042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1975 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2318 to the December average rate of 12.7401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 13.3017 was down 5.99% compared to the 2024 peak of 14.1500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,650,867 UGX
2024 Average 6,745,220 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,052,099 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 598,768.28 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

13.3278
12.1750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 13.0443, compared to 12.5409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.6819 UGX (High: 12.9823 / Low: 12.3005). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1062 UGX (High: 13.2406 / Low: 13.1344).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6819
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2238 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 13.2318) against the same month in 2024 (average: 13.5898), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3581 (-2.63%).

2025 Avg (January) 13.2318
2024 Avg (January) 13.5898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3017 13.1811 13.2318
February 13.2406 13.1344 13.1688
March 13.1524 12.5162 13.0769
April 13.2555 12.9914 13.0697
May 13.0139 12.8783 12.9713
June 12.9157 12.6284 12.7475
July 12.6727 12.5447 12.6141
August 12.6519 12.5094 12.5831
September 12.5123 12.3378 12.3983
October 12.4123 12.1042 12.2710
November 12.9823 12.3005 12.6389
December 12.9289 12.5188 12.7401