2026 FJD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1716.7582 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1525.0014 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1653.4564 UGX

2026 FJD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FJD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1716.7582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 1525.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 191.7568 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1580.9077 to the December average rate of 1652.8212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1716.7582 was up 5.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 1630.6786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,583,791 UGX

2025 Average 7,907,980 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 7,625,007 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 958,784.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1713.1455

1568.8861

JanuMarcMayJuly

FJD 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 1653.5622, compared to 1652.8212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1653.5622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1652.8212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 109.2204 UGX (High: 1634.2218 / Low: 1525.0014). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4449 UGX (High: 1710.2048 / Low: 1696.7599).

January Spread (Volatile) ±109.2204

May Spread (Stable) ±13.4449

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 34.9860 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.9860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1666.1380) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1604.7787), the exchange rate shifted by +61.3593 (+3.82%).

2026 Avg (June) 1666.1380

2025 Avg (June) 1604.7787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1634.2218	1525.0014	1580.9077
February	1643.4198	1599.7320	1618.6754
March	1711.4059	1628.5699	1678.4597
April	1699.0351	1652.4586	1676.0687
May	1710.2048	1696.7599	1701.1239
June	1716.7582	1620.6974	1666.1380
July	1687.1763	1615.1589	1652.8212