YEARLY HIGH
28.6233 UGX
YEARLY LOW
26.6047 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.9321 UGX

2026 DZD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DZD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 28.6233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 26.6047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0185 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4928 to the December average rate of 28.1746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 28.6233 was up 1.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 28.1130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143,116 UGX
2025 Average 136,796 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 133,024 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,092.70 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

28.4586
27.3763
JanuMarcMayJuly

DZD 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 27.9135, compared to 27.9877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.9877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.3586 UGX (High: 27.9633 / Low: 26.6047). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 28.1746 / Low: 28.1746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3586
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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5146 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 28.2425) against the same month in 2025 (average: 27.4099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8326 (+3.04%).

2026 Avg (March) 28.2425
2025 Avg (March) 27.4099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9633 26.6047 27.4928
February 27.7329 27.2019 27.4665
March 28.6233 27.8608 28.2425
April 28.3517 27.8134 28.0572
May 28.4228 28.2174 28.3684
June 28.4035 27.2303 27.8538
July 28.2749 27.4291 27.8009
August 28.1746 28.1746 28.1746