YEARLY HIGH
1.2081 COP
YEARLY LOW
1.0114 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1245 COP

2025 UGX to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the UGX to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 1.2081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1967 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1675 to the December average rate of 1.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.2081 was down 1.38% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.2250, 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 6,041 COP
2024 Average 5,427 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,057 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 983.73 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.1783
1.0482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to COP 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 1.1449, compared to 1.1040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.1045 COP (High: 1.1159 / Low: 1.0114). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 COP (High: 1.1363 / Low: 1.1095).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1045
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 1.1644) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.0119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1524 (+15.06%).

2025 Avg (April) 1.1644
2024 Avg (April) 1.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2045 1.1300 1.1675
February 1.1363 1.1095 1.1223
March 1.1473 1.1091 1.1277
April 1.2081 1.1253 1.1644
May 1.1797 1.1248 1.1503
June 1.1656 1.1225 1.1373
July 1.1695 1.1099 1.1279
August 1.1685 1.1192 1.1361
September 1.1379 1.0963 1.1177
October 1.1454 1.1002 1.1198
November 1.1159 1.0114 1.0591
December 1.0848 1.0212 1.0635