2026 CRC to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.3418 UGX

YEARLY LOW

7.0647 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

7.9332 UGX

2026 CRC to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CRC to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 8.3418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 7.0647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2771 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2116 to the December average rate of 8.2676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.3418 was up 13.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.3553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,709 UGX

2025 Average 35,747 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 35,323 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,385.66 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.4267

7.1011

JanuMarcMayJuly

CRC 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 7.8427, compared to 8.2049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.4886 UGX (High: 7.6313 / Low: 7.1428). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 8.2676 / Low: 8.2676).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4886

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 0.1662 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 8.3162) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.2091), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1071 (+15.36%).

2026 Avg (May) 8.3162

2025 Avg (May) 7.2091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.2888	7.0647	7.2116
February	7.6313	7.1428	7.3367
March	8.1120	7.6401	7.9553
April	8.1916	7.9266	8.0861
May	8.3418	8.2187	8.3162
June	8.3393	8.0264	8.1500
July	8.2838	8.0115	8.1422
August	8.2676	8.2676	8.2676