YEARLY HIGH
218.7769 UGX
YEARLY LOW
187.1318 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.5801 UGX

2025 SZL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SZL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 218.7769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 187.1318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6451 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.9365 to the December average rate of 212.4557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 218.7769 was up 1.71% compared to the 2024 peak of 215.0904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,093,885 UGX
2024 Average 1,025,622 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 935,659 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,225.75 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

214.2032
193.2323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 199.1140, compared to 204.0462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.1140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.0462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 15.4280 UGX (High: 215.2995 / Low: 199.8715). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0270 UGX (High: 200.3012 / Low: 196.2742).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.4280
February Spread (Stable) ±4.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.9841 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 212.4557) against the same month in 2024 (average: 201.1060), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3496 (+5.64%).

2025 Avg (December) 212.4557
2024 Avg (December) 201.1060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 204.7155 193.1728 196.9365
February 200.3012 196.2742 199.1406
March 202.8320 196.8246 200.9640
April 198.9857 187.1318 194.9799
May 204.3110 196.5978 200.5205
June 204.4479 199.6453 202.1424
July 204.5277 198.9621 202.2073
August 203.2780 195.6021 201.0186
September 202.7031 198.1184 201.0498
October 203.4342 198.1934 200.5056
November 215.2995 199.8715 207.0403
December 218.7769 207.5274 212.4557