2026 BAM to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2245.7851 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2071.8084 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2189.8489 UGX

2026 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2245.7851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2071.8084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.9766 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2139.9899 to the December average rate of 2200.5490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2245.7851 was up 3.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 2178.0747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,228,925 UGX

2025 Average 10,398,669 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 10,359,042 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 869,883.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2253.8926

2129.6351

JanuMarcMayJuly

BAM 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 2192.7993, compared to 2180.9975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.8019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2192.7993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2180.9975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 119.0712 UGX (High: 2190.8796 / Low: 2071.8084). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 2200.5490 / Low: 2200.5490).

January Spread (Volatile) ±119.0712

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 53.3798 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -53.3798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2243.5378) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2108.9705), the exchange rate shifted by +134.5673 (+6.38%).

2026 Avg (May) 2243.5378

2025 Avg (May) 2108.9705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2190.8796	2071.8084	2139.9899
February	2184.2672	2138.2559	2156.4396
March	2236.4339	2175.0707	2205.4180
April	2237.9610	2183.1432	2221.2528
May	2245.7851	2238.3215	2243.5378
June	2244.0070	2133.7343	2190.1580
July	2193.9834	2134.9081	2161.4459
August	2200.5490	2200.5490	2200.5490