YEARLY HIGH
0.1783 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1627 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1718 UGX

2025 SLL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SLL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1759 to the December average rate of 0.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1783 was down 5.34% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 892 UGX
2024 Average 896 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 814 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.96 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.1769
0.1642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1746, compared to 0.1690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0088 UGX (High: 0.1744 / Low: 0.1656). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 UGX (High: 0.1715 / Low: 0.1706).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 0.1755) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.1847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-4.96%).

2025 Avg (February) 0.1755
2024 Avg (February) 0.1847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1771 0.1750 0.1759
February 0.1783 0.1750 0.1755
March 0.1756 0.1728 0.1748
April 0.1773 0.1738 0.1749
May 0.1750 0.1733 0.1744
June 0.1738 0.1710 0.1721
July 0.1715 0.1706 0.1710
August 0.1709 0.1681 0.1698
September 0.1690 0.1661 0.1673
October 0.1671 0.1627 0.1653
November 0.1744 0.1656 0.1701
December 0.1728 0.1686 0.1704