YEARLY HIGH
2959.9877 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2696.2440 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2875.4329 UGX

2026 BND to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BND to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 2959.9877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2696.2440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 263.7437 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2786.4392 to the December average rate of 2866.8057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2959.9877 was up 4.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 2842.1268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,799,939 UGX
2025 Average 13,780,010 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,481,220 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,318,718.66 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2963.5081
2770.3420
JanuMarcMayJuly

BND 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 2876.8708, compared to 2866.8057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.0651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2876.8708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2866.8057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 148.1983 UGX (High: 2844.4423 / Low: 2696.2440). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.1588 UGX (High: 2953.3306 / Low: 2929.1719).

January Spread (Volatile) ±148.1983
May Spread (Stable) ±24.1588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 61.6486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.6486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2915.9529) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2743.7708), the exchange rate shifted by +172.1821 (+6.28%).

2026 Avg (March) 2915.9529
2025 Avg (March) 2743.7708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2844.4423 2696.2440 2786.4392
February 2849.3198 2794.0516 2814.2672
March 2959.9877 2847.7719 2915.9529
April 2928.4148 2889.0938 2911.3922
May 2953.3306 2929.1719 2947.4109
June 2949.6804 2818.0316 2885.7623
July 2920.2405 2826.4695 2866.8057