YEARLY HIGH
0.5515 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.4494 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4772 UGX

2025 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.4494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1021 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4681 to the December average rate of 0.5268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.5515 was up 1.56% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.5430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,757 UGX
2024 Average 2,488 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,247 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 510.58 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.5342
0.4445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.4604, compared to 0.4940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was December, with a trading range of 0.0448 UGX (High: 0.5515 / Low: 0.5066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 UGX (High: 0.4583 / Low: 0.4545).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.5268) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0574 (+12.24%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.5268
2024 Avg (December) 0.4693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4716 0.4653 0.4681
February 0.4706 0.4638 0.4662
March 0.4646 0.4571 0.4610
April 0.4643 0.4542 0.4583
May 0.4583 0.4545 0.4570
June 0.4558 0.4494 0.4520
July 0.4793 0.4497 0.4643
August 0.4969 0.4749 0.4838
September 0.4933 0.4881 0.4909
October 0.4934 0.4867 0.4912
November 0.5198 0.4903 0.5069
December 0.5515 0.5066 0.5268