YEARLY HIGH
2711.3357 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2327.7148 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2586.8483 UGX

2026 AUD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AUD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 2711.3357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 2327.7148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 383.6210 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2419.4977 to the December average rate of 2625.8770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2711.3357 was up 11.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 2425.0295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,556,679 UGX
2025 Average 11,609,947 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,638,574 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,918,104.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2729.3986
2391.3248
JanuMarcMayJuly

AUD 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 2581.6867, compared to 2602.3332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.6466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2581.6867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2602.3332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 191.0762 UGX (High: 2518.7910 / Low: 2327.7148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 2625.8770 / Low: 2625.8770).

January Spread (Volatile) ±191.0762
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 93.0965 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -93.0965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2701.2257) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2353.5610), the exchange rate shifted by +347.6648 (+14.77%).

2026 Avg (May) 2701.2257
2025 Avg (May) 2353.5610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2518.7910 2327.7148 2419.4977
February 2562.6533 2469.4506 2515.5937
March 2681.0512 2539.5897 2613.6931
April 2679.4154 2577.4602 2631.9806
May 2711.3357 2691.6173 2701.2257
June 2706.8556 2526.4367 2608.1292
July 2633.2201 2526.7061 2578.7894
August 2625.8770 2625.8770 2625.8770