YEARLY HIGH
0.2687 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.2441 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2540 AOA

2025 UGX to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the UGX to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.2687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.2441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2476 to the December average rate of 0.2561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2687 was up 3.32% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,344 AOA
2024 Average 1,162 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,220 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.26 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2660
0.2459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AOA 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 0.2497, compared to 0.2584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0138 AOA (High: 0.2640 / Low: 0.2502). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 AOA (High: 0.2560 / Low: 0.2540).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2025: 0.2643) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+6.01%).

2025 Avg (October) 0.2643
2024 Avg (October) 0.2493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2486 0.2456 0.2476
February 0.2494 0.2441 0.2484
March 0.2518 0.2482 0.2492
April 0.2514 0.2464 0.2495
May 0.2513 0.2486 0.2498
June 0.2553 0.2503 0.2536
July 0.2560 0.2540 0.2552
August 0.2593 0.2556 0.2570
September 0.2633 0.2573 0.2610
October 0.2687 0.2612 0.2643
November 0.2640 0.2502 0.2568
December 0.2593 0.2518 0.2561