2026 EGP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 76.7758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 68.6869.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0889 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.5684 to the December average rate of 73.2143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 76.7758 was down 0.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 77.5186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
EGP to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 73.0512, compared to 73.4637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4126 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.3914 UGX (High: 75.3973 / Low: 69.0060). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3403 UGX (High: 73.4005 / Low: 73.0602).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.6115 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 75.5684) against the same month in 2025 (average: 73.0822), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4861 (+3.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.7758 | 72.8390 | 75.5684 |
| February | 76.3606 | 74.7668 | 75.5765 |
| March | 75.3973 | 69.0060 | 71.9650 |
| April | 71.5847 | 68.6869 | 70.2213 |
| May | 72.3206 | 69.6744 | 71.8007 |
| June | 74.5018 | 71.9320 | 73.1752 |
| July | 74.8420 | 72.5347 | 73.7132 |
| August | 73.4005 | 73.0602 | 73.2143 |