2026 CAD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2771.1599 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2497.5040 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2660.5562 UGX

2026 CAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 2771.1599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2497.5040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 273.6559 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2588.8320 to the December average rate of 2667.9551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2771.1599 was up 4.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 2663.8941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,855,799 UGX

2025 Average 12,886,845 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 12,487,520 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,368,279.55 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2748.2034

2574.3436

JanuMarcMayJuly

CAD 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 2665.6669, compared to 2645.2242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.4426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2665.6669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2645.2242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 160.7027 UGX (High: 2729.1675 / Low: 2568.4649). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2232 UGX (High: 2668.9869 / Low: 2666.7636).

June Spread (Volatile) ±160.7027

August Spread (Stable) ±2.2232

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 87.8877 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -87.8877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2716.4293) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2551.1228), the exchange rate shifted by +165.3065 (+6.48%).

2026 Avg (March) 2716.4293

2025 Avg (March) 2551.1228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2644.4179	2497.5040	2588.8320
February	2642.2569	2583.2134	2611.3303
March	2771.1599	2633.0787	2716.4293
April	2735.8559	2662.5770	2697.8673
May	2748.5337	2726.0136	2733.7151
June	2729.1675	2568.4649	2645.8274
July	2674.2567	2570.0920	2622.4934
August	2668.9869	2666.7636	2667.9551