2025 XDR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 XDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the XDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5226.1163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 4753.3481.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 472.7682 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4795.6973 to the December average rate of 5131.7262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5226.1163 was down 0.34% compared to the 2024 peak of 5243.9692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
XDR 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 4934.9293, compared to 5055.9458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 121.0166 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 430.6968 UGX (High: 5190.4665 / Low: 4759.7697). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 49.9996 UGX (High: 4837.8399 / Low: 4787.8403).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 97.0520 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 5131.7262) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4805.5284), the exchange rate shifted by +326.1978 (+6.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4828.0492 | 4767.4965 | 4795.6973 |
| February | 4837.8399 | 4787.8403 | 4811.3401 |
| March | 4913.2493 | 4792.8275 | 4862.8126 |
| April | 5155.2129 | 4844.0259 | 5018.3598 |
| May | 5098.1980 | 4815.9187 | 5049.9471 |
| June | 5163.9923 | 4755.0910 | 5071.4188 |
| July | 5176.3195 | 4753.3481 | 5082.7476 |
| August | 5163.4867 | 5014.7239 | 5085.9530 |
| September | 5087.7487 | 4997.5583 | 5045.1074 |
| October | 5008.5858 | 4862.7102 | 4948.0554 |
| November | 5190.4665 | 4759.7697 | 5042.0853 |
| December | 5226.1163 | 5050.2400 | 5131.7262 |