2026 BGN to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2247.8874 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2063.9543 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2187.7736 UGX

2026 BGN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 2247.8874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2063.9543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 183.9330 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2141.1095 to the December average rate of 2161.6203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2247.8874 was up 3.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 2178.9596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,239,437 UGX

2025 Average 10,401,457 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 10,319,772 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 919,665.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2255.5645

2130.7045

JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN 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 2192.1325, compared to 2161.6203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.5122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2192.1325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2161.6203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 127.6891 UGX (High: 2191.6435 / Low: 2063.9543). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1212 UGX (High: 2247.8874 / Low: 2239.7662).

January Spread (Volatile) ±127.6891

May Spread (Stable) ±8.1212

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 58.8549 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -58.8549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2245.1595) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2108.6916), the exchange rate shifted by +136.4680 (+6.47%).

2026 Avg (May) 2245.1595

2025 Avg (May) 2108.6916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2191.6435	2063.9543	2141.1095
February	2183.3289	2132.6288	2155.3815
March	2238.1945	2163.0284	2203.2120
April	2244.8890	2200.1674	2221.6278
May	2247.8874	2239.7662	2245.1595
June	2244.3303	2132.6587	2186.3046
July	2195.5881	2134.3587	2161.6203