YEARLY HIGH
166831.4020 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3457.9491 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
74449.7925 UGX

2026 CLF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CLF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 166831.4020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 3457.9491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 163373.4530 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3568.7811 to the December average rate of 156489.3512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4284.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 166831.4020 was up 4361.21% 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 CLF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 834,157,010 UGX
2025 Average 18,007,862 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 17,289,745 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 816,867,264.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

182174.6754
-12672.2874
JanuMarcMayJuly

CLF 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 60776.5328, compared to 156489.3512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 95712.8185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60776.5328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156489.3512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 160488.9857 UGX (High: 164169.5005 / Low: 3680.5148). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 74.5727 UGX (High: 3603.6870 / Low: 3529.1144).

April Spread (Volatile) ±160488.9857
February Spread (Stable) ±74.5727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4819.4817 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4819.4817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 161308.8330) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3607.9546), the exchange rate shifted by +157700.8784 (+4370.92%).

2026 Avg (June) 161308.8330
2025 Avg (June) 3607.9546

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 164169.5005 3680.5148 26550.4754
May 166698.6156 163258.7223 165937.4285
June 166831.4020 156389.9965 161308.8330
July 158626.4519 155089.6517 156489.3512