YEARLY HIGH
0.1697 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1552 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1652 UGX

2026 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1602 to the December average rate of 0.1661, 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 0.1697 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 849 UGX
2025 Average 808 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 776 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.57 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

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STD 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 0.1650, compared to 0.1661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0082 UGX (High: 0.1697 / Low: 0.1615). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 UGX (High: 0.1695 / Low: 0.1677).

March Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0082
May Spread (Stable) Âą0.0018

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1673) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1673
2025 Avg (March) 0.1645

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1627 0.1552 0.1602
February 0.1617 0.1584 0.1600
March 0.1697 0.1615 0.1673
April 0.1686 0.1652 0.1668
May 0.1695 0.1677 0.1690
June 0.1692 0.1633 0.1668
July 0.1692 0.1639 0.1661