2026 CNY to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

557.2899 UGX

YEARLY LOW

496.5535 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

539.6065 UGX

2026 CNY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 557.2899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 496.5535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.7364 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 511.8748 to the December average rate of 554.5087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 557.2899 was up 7.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 520.3432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,932,248 UGX

2025 Average 12,527,335 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 12,413,838 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,518,410.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

559.7260

507.5246

JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 536.0083, compared to 550.4011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.3928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 536.0083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 550.4011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 23.9542 UGX (High: 548.7509 / Low: 524.7967). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 554.5087 / Low: 554.5087).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.9542

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 7.0584 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 548.3174) against the same month in 2025 (average: 502.3833), the exchange rate shifted by +45.9342 (+9.14%).

2026 Avg (June) 548.3174

2025 Avg (June) 502.3833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	518.4942	496.5535	511.8748
February	526.0823	510.8255	515.9065
March	548.7509	524.7967	540.9639
April	547.7383	538.7249	543.6111
May	557.1488	547.3318	555.3759
June	557.2899	537.4459	548.3174
July	556.8078	537.7653	546.2934
August	554.5087	554.5087	554.5087