2026 BBD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1890.6756 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1728.9745 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1840.1697 UGX

2026 BBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1890.6756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1728.9745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.7011 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1784.3905 to the December average rate of 1850.1797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1890.6756 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 1869.8014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,453,378 UGX

2025 Average 9,003,931 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 8,644,873 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 808,505.53 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1893.3105

1772.4042

JanuMarcMayJuly

BBD 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 1838.5013, compared to 1850.1797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.6783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1838.5013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1850.1797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 91.1059 UGX (High: 1890.6756 / Low: 1799.5697). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.6295 UGX (High: 1888.2888 / Low: 1868.6593).

March Spread (Volatile) ±91.1059

May Spread (Stable) ±19.6295

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 25.4793 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.4793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1864.3596) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1832.8535), the exchange rate shifted by +31.5061 (+1.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 1864.3596

2025 Avg (March) 1832.8535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1813.1483	1728.9745	1784.3905
February	1801.8435	1764.5572	1782.4797
March	1890.6756	1799.5697	1864.3596
April	1878.0304	1840.2574	1858.7876
May	1888.2888	1868.6593	1883.2349
June	1884.9446	1819.1468	1857.7556
July	1885.4038	1825.4930	1850.1797