2026 BDT to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.8255 UGX

YEARLY LOW

28.2829 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.0037 UGX

2026 BDT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BDT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 30.8255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 28.2829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5426 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.1966 to the December average rate of 30.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 30.8255 was up 0.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.7878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154,128 UGX

2025 Average 147,832 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 141,415 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,713.15 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

30.8322

29.0282

JanuMarcMayJuly

BDT 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 29.9996, compared to 30.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.9996

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.3567 UGX (High: 29.6396 / Low: 28.2829). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2974 UGX (High: 30.7502 / Low: 30.4527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3567

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2974

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 0.4404 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 30.4352) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.1857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2496 (+0.83%).

2026 Avg (March) 30.4352

2025 Avg (March) 30.1857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.6396	28.2829	29.1966
February	29.5008	28.9010	29.1785
March	30.8255	29.5007	30.4352
April	30.5750	29.9974	30.2637
May	30.7502	30.4527	30.6818
June	30.7092	29.6519	30.2414
July	30.5811	29.6018	30.0287