2025 WST to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1335.5724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 1225.3293.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.2432 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1317.1241 to the December average rate of 1269.0954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1335.5724 was down 5.34% compared to the 2024 peak of 1410.9255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
WST to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1307.4589, compared to 1268.6990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.7599 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 58.0694 UGX (High: 1299.0414 / Low: 1240.9720). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6320 UGX (High: 1310.2211 / Low: 1297.5891).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 23.0789 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 1314.3150) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1382.9086), the exchange rate shifted by -68.5937 (-4.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1326.3309 | 1310.2231 | 1317.1241 |
| February | 1335.5724 | 1310.3887 | 1314.3150 |
| March | 1315.4343 | 1293.7467 | 1309.1811 |
| April | 1327.9062 | 1301.3700 | 1309.6919 |
| May | 1310.2211 | 1297.5891 | 1305.8860 |
| June | 1301.2956 | 1280.3682 | 1288.5552 |
| July | 1310.0541 | 1277.8514 | 1288.5209 |
| August | 1293.1262 | 1271.5613 | 1284.6024 |
| September | 1278.8458 | 1251.1793 | 1261.5235 |
| October | 1251.1236 | 1225.3293 | 1240.4635 |
| November | 1299.0414 | 1240.9720 | 1267.9884 |
| December | 1286.6048 | 1255.7747 | 1269.0954 |