2026 BWP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

280.9390 UGX

YEARLY LOW

254.8376 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

273.3562 UGX

2026 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 280.9390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 254.8376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.1015 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.2095 to the December average rate of 271.1494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 280.9390 was up 1.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 275.7407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,404,695 UGX

2025 Average 1,323,684 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,274,188 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,507.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

281.5845

265.9027

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 273.7240, compared to 271.1494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.7240

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 271.1494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 20.9031 UGX (High: 275.7407 / Low: 254.8376). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3690 UGX (High: 280.9390 / Low: 278.5701).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.9031

May Spread (Stable) ±2.3690

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 5.3619 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 280.2776) against the same month in 2025 (average: 270.0538), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2239 (+3.79%).

2026 Avg (May) 280.2776

2025 Avg (May) 270.0538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	275.7407	254.8376	267.2095
February	273.9351	258.0921	270.1004
March	278.3234	270.2169	274.7118
April	277.0912	270.1033	275.1289
May	280.9390	278.5701	280.2776
June	280.9390	267.8148	274.9158
July	275.2852	259.5909	271.1494