2026 COP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1817 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.9384 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0277 UGX

2026 COP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the COP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 1.1817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.9384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2432 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9667 to the December average rate of 1.1303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1817 was up 19.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,908,425 UGX

2025 Average 4,450,972 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 4,692,235 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,216,189.48 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1466

0.9504

JanuMarcMayJuly

COP 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 1.0106, compared to 1.1303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0106

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.1145 UGX (High: 1.1817 / Low: 1.0672). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 UGX (High: 1.0374 / Low: 1.0310).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1145

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.1303) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2435 (+27.46%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.1303

2025 Avg (July) 0.8868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9882	0.9384	0.9667
February	0.9842	0.9575	0.9688
March	1.0347	0.9526	1.0052
April	1.0465	1.0025	1.0276
May	1.0374	1.0310	1.0345
June	1.0777	1.0358	1.0607
July	1.1817	1.0672	1.1303