2025 SAR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 SAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the SAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 997.0413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 909.8421.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.1992 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 982.8012 to the December average rate of 952.5666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 997.0413 was down 5.35% compared to the 2024 peak of 1053.4070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
SAR 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 975.9221, compared to 944.6475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.2746 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 49.3563 UGX (High: 975.4852 / Low: 926.1288). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8645 UGX (High: 958.7169 / Low: 953.8524).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.7209 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 981.2896) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1032.5165), the exchange rate shifted by -51.2269 (-4.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 989.7810 | 976.8388 | 982.8012 |
| February | 997.0413 | 978.2853 | 981.2896 |
| March | 982.0338 | 966.0269 | 977.3681 |
| April | 990.4695 | 971.0298 | 977.4574 |
| May | 978.2768 | 968.3785 | 974.8586 |
| June | 971.4377 | 955.6757 | 961.7576 |
| July | 958.7169 | 953.8524 | 955.9063 |
| August | 955.3850 | 939.2514 | 948.9555 |
| September | 944.5222 | 927.0116 | 935.2347 |
| October | 934.4312 | 909.8421 | 924.0932 |
| November | 975.4852 | 926.1288 | 951.1288 |
| December | 966.0295 | 942.2059 | 952.5666 |