2026 DOP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

64.7979 UGX

YEARLY LOW

54.7111 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.2028 UGX

2026 DOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 64.7979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 54.7111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0868 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.4537 to the December average rate of 63.1377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 64.7979 was up 3.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 62.5206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 323,990 UGX

2025 Average 292,124 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 273,555 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,434.15 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

64.8008

55.6949

JanuMarcMayJuly

DOP 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 60.8803, compared to 63.1377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.8803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.1377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 4.0083 UGX (High: 63.7333 / Low: 59.7250). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7015 UGX (High: 64.6193 / Low: 62.9178).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.0083

May Spread (Stable) ±1.7015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5898 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 63.1377) against the same month in 2025 (average: 59.4876), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6500 (+6.14%).

2026 Avg (July) 63.1377

2025 Avg (July) 59.4876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.4933	54.7111	56.4537
February	59.8055	56.3186	57.4688
March	63.7333	59.7250	62.0468
April	62.7611	60.8771	61.8183
May	64.6193	62.9178	64.0419
June	64.7393	61.5610	63.4522
July	64.7979	61.5698	63.1377