2025 YER to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 15.3380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 14.2803.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0576 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7964 to the December average rate of 14.9887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 15.3380 was down 2.80% compared to the 2024 peak of 15.7803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
YER 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 14.8754, compared to 14.7924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0830 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was November, with a trading range of 0.7743 UGX (High: 15.3380 / Low: 14.5637). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0980 UGX (High: 15.0090 / Low: 14.9110).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1772 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 14.9542) against the same month in 2024 (average: 14.7203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2339 (+1.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8996 | 14.6826 | 14.7964 |
| February | 15.0358 | 14.7547 | 14.8321 |
| March | 14.9077 | 14.7256 | 14.8733 |
| April | 15.1316 | 14.8123 | 14.9342 |
| May | 15.0090 | 14.9110 | 14.9678 |
| June | 14.9548 | 14.7320 | 14.8483 |
| July | 14.9094 | 14.8085 | 14.8497 |
| August | 14.8968 | 14.6701 | 14.8170 |
| September | 14.7685 | 14.5561 | 14.6398 |
| October | 14.6689 | 14.2803 | 14.5050 |
| November | 15.3380 | 14.5637 | 14.9542 |
| December | 15.1943 | 14.8271 | 14.9887 |