YEARLY HIGH
447.0887 UGX
YEARLY LOW
414.6307 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
433.4463 UGX

2025 SBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 447.0887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 414.6307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4580 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 437.2525 to the December average rate of 436.7437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 447.0887 was down 4.29% compared to the 2024 peak of 467.1206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,235,444 UGX
2024 Average 2,229,530 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,073,154 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,289.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

442.0358
418.8481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 436.5876, compared to 430.3049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.5876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 430.3049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 22.4184 UGX (High: 444.0859 / Low: 421.6675). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6285 UGX (High: 438.8447 / Low: 434.2163).

November Spread (Volatile) ±22.4184
March Spread (Stable) ±4.6285

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 6.1879 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 440.1035) against the same month in 2024 (average: 450.5085), the exchange rate shifted by -10.4050 (-2.31%).

2025 Avg (April) 440.1035
2024 Avg (April) 450.5085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 440.5232 433.6447 437.2525
February 442.3634 433.7989 435.9753
March 438.8447 434.2163 435.5309
April 447.0887 436.8655 440.1035
May 440.4085 435.0801 438.3832
June 436.3229 429.6599 432.2802
July 435.2108 429.8326 431.5766
August 434.9600 427.0771 432.8803
September 431.7066 423.2117 426.6925
October 425.4266 414.6307 420.7804
November 444.0859 421.6675 433.1560
December 445.2691 429.6485 436.7437