2026 CUP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3781.3513 UGX

YEARLY LOW

141.2930 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1831.0267 UGX

2026 CUP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 3781.3513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 141.2930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3640.0583 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3568.7811 to the December average rate of 145.3889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -95.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3781.3513 was up 1.12% 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 CUP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,906,756 UGX

2025 Average 18,007,862 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 706,465 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,200,291.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4087.2128

-214.7108

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 2393.1736, compared to 144.5859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2248.5877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2393.1736

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.5859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 3611.6235 UGX (High: 3756.0608 / Low: 144.4373). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 145.3889 / Low: 145.3889).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3611.6235

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3059.7490 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3059.7490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3728.7191) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3665.7070), the exchange rate shifted by +63.0121 (+1.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 3728.7191

2025 Avg (March) 3665.7070

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	3756.0608	144.4373	3206.0196
May	146.6632	145.1386	146.2707
June	146.4035	141.2930	144.2917
July	146.4391	141.7859	143.7828
August	145.3889	145.3889	145.3889