2026 BYN to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3781.3513 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1254.0388 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2438.4072 UGX

2026 BYN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BYN 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 July 1, dropping to 1254.0388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2527.3125 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3568.7811 to the December average rate of 1290.8321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.83% (reflecting a weakening 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 BYN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,906,756 UGX

2025 Average 18,007,862 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,270,194 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,636,562.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3973.2219

1039.1891

JanuMarcMayJuly

BYN 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 2822.1223, compared to 1287.2620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1534.8604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2822.1223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1287.2620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2437.5623 UGX (High: 3756.0608 / Low: 1318.4985). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 1290.8321 / Low: 1290.8321).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2437.5623

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2007.1693 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2007.1693

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	1318.4985	3374.3136
May	1378.0796	1324.1033	1367.1443
June	1375.7223	1261.6214	1328.8164
July	1316.0288	1254.0388	1283.6919
August	1290.8321	1290.8321	1290.8321