2025 XAF to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 XAF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the XAF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 6.4950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.7576.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7375 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8186 to the December average rate of 6.3833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 6.4950 was down 0.61% compared to the 2024 peak of 6.5347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
XAF 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 6.1021, compared to 6.3021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2000 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.4144 UGX (High: 6.4331 / Low: 6.0187). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1263 UGX (High: 5.9026 / Low: 5.7763).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1226 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 6.3833) against the same month in 2024 (average: 5.8492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5341 (+9.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9083 | 5.7576 | 5.8186 |
| February | 5.9026 | 5.7763 | 5.8417 |
| March | 6.1110 | 5.8134 | 6.0382 |
| April | 6.4331 | 6.0187 | 6.2847 |
| May | 6.3430 | 6.1782 | 6.2859 |
| June | 6.4597 | 6.2882 | 6.3438 |
| July | 6.4706 | 6.2395 | 6.3881 |
| August | 6.3665 | 6.2352 | 6.3270 |
| September | 6.3418 | 6.2140 | 6.2745 |
| October | 6.2281 | 6.0438 | 6.1519 |
| November | 6.4859 | 6.1023 | 6.2878 |
| December | 6.4950 | 6.2767 | 6.3833 |