YEARLY HIGH
0.0355 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0325 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0338 BDT

2025 UGX to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the UGX to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0330 to the December average rate of 0.0342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0355 was up 8.21% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0328, 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 178 BDT
2024 Average 154 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 162 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.23 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0354
0.0328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BDT 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 0.0333, compared to 0.0344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 BDT (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0334). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BDT (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0330).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2025: 0.0352) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+8.03%).

2025 Avg (October) 0.0352
2024 Avg (October) 0.0326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0332 0.0325 0.0330
February 0.0332 0.0330 0.0331
March 0.0332 0.0330 0.0331
April 0.0333 0.0327 0.0331
May 0.0336 0.0332 0.0333
June 0.0341 0.0336 0.0339
July 0.0343 0.0338 0.0340
August 0.0343 0.0340 0.0341
September 0.0349 0.0343 0.0347
October 0.0355 0.0348 0.0352
November 0.0352 0.0334 0.0343
December 0.0346 0.0338 0.0342