2026 BMD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3781.3513 UGX

YEARLY LOW

3457.9491 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

3680.3393 UGX

2026 BMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 3781.3513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 3457.9491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 323.4022 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3568.7811 to the December average rate of 3700.3593, 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 3781.3513 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 3739.6028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,906,756 UGX

2025 Average 18,007,862 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 17,289,745 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,617,011.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3786.6209

3544.8084

JanuMarcMayJuly

BMD 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 3677.0027, compared to 3700.3593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.3567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3677.0027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3700.3593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 182.2118 UGX (High: 3781.3513 / Low: 3599.1395). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.2590 UGX (High: 3776.5776 / Low: 3737.3187).

March Spread (Volatile) ±182.2118

May Spread (Stable) ±39.2590

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 50.9586 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -50.9586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3728.7191) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3665.7070), the exchange rate shifted by +63.0121 (+1.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 3728.7191

2025 Avg (March) 3665.7070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3626.2966	3457.9491	3568.7811
February	3603.6870	3529.1144	3564.9595
March	3781.3513	3599.1395	3728.7191
April	3756.0608	3680.5148	3717.5751
May	3776.5776	3737.3187	3766.4699
June	3769.8892	3638.2936	3715.5113
July	3770.8077	3650.9860	3700.3593