YEARLY HIGH
2224.3243 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2034.0877 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2169.6800 UGX

2026 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2224.3243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2034.0877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 190.2366 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2099.2830 to the December average rate of 2201.8965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2224.3243 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 2199.7664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,121,621 UGX
2025 Average 10,592,860 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,170,438 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 951,182.97 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2227.4241
2085.1814
JanuMarcMayJuly

AZN 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 2162.9427, compared to 2189.8916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.9489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2162.9427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2189.8916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 107.1834 UGX (High: 2224.3243 / Low: 2117.1409). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9553 UGX (High: 2202.2149 / Low: 2201.2597).

March Spread (Volatile) ±107.1834
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 29.9756 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.9756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2193.3642) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2156.2983), the exchange rate shifted by +37.0659 (+1.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 2193.3642
2025 Avg (March) 2156.2983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2133.1156 2034.0877 2099.2830
February 2119.8159 2075.9496 2097.0350
March 2224.3243 2117.1409 2193.3642
April 2209.4475 2165.0087 2186.8089
May 2221.5163 2198.4227 2215.5705
June 2217.5819 2140.1727 2185.5949
July 2218.1221 2147.6388 2177.8868
August 2202.2149 2201.2597 2201.8965