YEARLY HIGH
0.0387 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0336 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0356 ISK

2025 UGX to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the UGX to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0381 to the December average rate of 0.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0387 was up 0.71% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0384, 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 193 ISK
2024 Average 184 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 168 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.58 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0386
0.0336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ISK 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 0.0363, compared to 0.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 ISK (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ISK (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0344).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 0.0382) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+7.32%).

2025 Avg (February) 0.0382
2024 Avg (February) 0.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0385 0.0378 0.0381
February 0.0387 0.0376 0.0382
March 0.0382 0.0359 0.0367
April 0.0364 0.0344 0.0352
May 0.0362 0.0347 0.0353
June 0.0350 0.0336 0.0345
July 0.0347 0.0336 0.0340
August 0.0349 0.0342 0.0345
September 0.0350 0.0344 0.0347
October 0.0360 0.0347 0.0353
November 0.0366 0.0346 0.0356
December 0.0362 0.0346 0.0354