YEARLY HIGH
997.0413 UGX
YEARLY LOW
909.8421 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
960.2848 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,985,207 UGX
2024 Average 5,005,383 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,549,210 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 435,996.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

988.6720
918.2225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 975.9221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 944.6475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±49.3563
July Spread (Stable) ±4.8645

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.7209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.7209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2025 Avg (February) 981.2896
2024 Avg (February) 1032.5165

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