2026 BOB to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

547.0258 UGX

YEARLY LOW

317.2012 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

521.7746 UGX

2026 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 547.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 317.2012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 229.8245 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 516.0405 to the December average rate of 460.4888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 547.0258 was up 1.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 536.6778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,735,129 UGX

2025 Average 2,605,006 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,586,006 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,149,122.67 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

553.6220

452.0222

JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 531.9889, compared to 460.4888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 71.5001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 531.9889

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 460.4888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 217.8927 UGX (High: 535.0939 / Low: 317.2012). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1326 UGX (High: 546.8850 / Low: 540.7524).

July Spread (Volatile) ±217.8927

May Spread (Stable) ±6.1326

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 76.8442 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -76.8442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 539.3886) against the same month in 2025 (average: 530.5533), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8352 (+1.67%).

2026 Avg (March) 539.3886

2025 Avg (March) 530.5533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	524.2135	500.6989	516.0405
February	521.7089	510.4337	515.9853
March	547.0258	521.7075	539.3886
April	543.4786	533.2936	538.0304
May	546.8850	540.7524	545.1554
June	545.5351	526.7025	537.3330
July	535.0939	317.2012	460.4888