YEARLY HIGH
2.2254 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1.8133 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1002 PYG

2025 UGX to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the UGX to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 2.2254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4121 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1364 to the December average rate of 1.8992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.2254 was up 1.90% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.1838, 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 11,127 PYG
2024 Average 10,071 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 9,067 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,060.35 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.2438
1.8679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PYG 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 2.1723, compared to 2.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was December, with a trading range of 0.1605 PYG (High: 1.9738 / Low: 1.8133). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 PYG (High: 2.2001 / Low: 2.1820).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1605
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2025: 2.2124) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2053 (+10.23%).

2025 Avg (June) 2.2124
2024 Avg (June) 2.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1493 2.1204 2.1364
February 2.1559 2.1252 2.1452
March 2.1879 2.1523 2.1693
April 2.2017 2.1540 2.1818
May 2.2001 2.1820 2.1883
June 2.2254 2.1942 2.2124
July 2.2237 2.0862 2.1551
August 2.1055 2.0124 2.0675
September 2.0489 2.0272 2.0372
October 2.0546 2.0267 2.0358
November 2.0394 1.9239 1.9737
December 1.9738 1.8133 1.8992