YEARLY HIGH
0.0171 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 PHP

2025 UGX to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the UGX to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0171 was up 4.68% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0163, 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 85 PHP
2024 Average 76 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 75 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.99 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0170
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PHP 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 PHP (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PHP (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0157).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2025: 0.0168) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+7.53%).

2025 Avg (October) 0.0168
2024 Avg (October) 0.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0160 0.0157 0.0159
February 0.0159 0.0156 0.0158
March 0.0158 0.0156 0.0157
April 0.0157 0.0152 0.0155
May 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
June 0.0159 0.0153 0.0156
July 0.0163 0.0156 0.0159
August 0.0164 0.0159 0.0160
September 0.0167 0.0161 0.0163
October 0.0171 0.0166 0.0168
November 0.0169 0.0161 0.0165
December 0.0168 0.0162 0.0165