YEARLY HIGH
15.3380 UGX
YEARLY LOW
14.2803 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8339 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 76,690 UGX
2024 Average 75,040 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 71,402 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,288.24 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

15.0371
14.4567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7743
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2025 Avg (November) 14.9542
2024 Avg (November) 14.7203

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