2025 SCR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 SCR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the SCR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 270.9580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 229.5970.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.3610 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.5420 to the December average rate of 248.5542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 270.9580 was down 7.58% compared to the 2024 peak of 293.1738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
SCR 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 255.2493, compared to 248.5641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6852 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 30.5270 UGX (High: 270.9580 / Low: 240.4310). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0480 UGX (High: 258.6015 / Low: 255.5535).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.2373 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 257.7915) against the same month in 2024 (average: 267.6302), the exchange rate shifted by -9.8387 (-3.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 261.8712 | 242.9565 | 256.5420 |
| February | 257.8604 | 244.4385 | 255.0499 |
| March | 258.4573 | 250.9032 | 255.4575 |
| April | 259.1427 | 252.1708 | 256.3977 |
| May | 258.6015 | 255.5535 | 257.2595 |
| June | 255.5535 | 243.8016 | 250.7890 |
| July | 254.8947 | 244.6398 | 251.7701 |
| August | 253.1246 | 233.9872 | 247.5254 |
| September | 249.5899 | 230.0824 | 241.1129 |
| October | 256.5170 | 229.5970 | 244.6303 |
| November | 270.9580 | 240.4310 | 257.7915 |
| December | 264.5307 | 236.0510 | 248.5542 |