YEARLY HIGH
0.1304 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.1156 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1213 KMF

2025 UGX to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the UGX to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.1304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1291 to the December average rate of 0.1176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1304 was down 0.15% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1306, 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 652 KMF
2024 Average 606 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 578 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.67 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.1302
0.1165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KMF 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 0.1235, compared to 0.1192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0081 KMF (High: 0.1253 / Low: 0.1172). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 KMF (High: 0.1209 / Low: 0.1186).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.1291) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.1187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+8.77%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.1291
2024 Avg (January) 0.1187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1304 0.1269 0.1291
February 0.1302 0.1273 0.1286
March 0.1294 0.1227 0.1248
April 0.1253 0.1172 0.1213
May 0.1207 0.1179 0.1189
June 0.1203 0.1165 0.1185
July 0.1204 0.1165 0.1176
August 0.1211 0.1171 0.1187
September 0.1209 0.1186 0.1197
October 0.1245 0.1206 0.1221
November 0.1226 0.1162 0.1192
December 0.1196 0.1156 0.1176