2026 FKP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5076.0890 UGX

YEARLY LOW

4639.9169 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

4956.7542 UGX

2026 FKP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 5076.0890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 4639.9169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 436.1721 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4824.8959 to the December average rate of 5047.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5076.0890 was up 2.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 4950.3521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,380,445 UGX

2025 Average 23,740,151 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 23,199,584 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,180,860.74 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5095.0656

4800.3350

JanuMarcMayJuly

FKP 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 4942.2760, compared to 5000.1889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.9129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4942.2760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5000.1889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 307.3310 UGX (High: 4947.2478 / Low: 4639.9169). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 5047.5331 / Low: 5047.5331).

January Spread (Volatile) ±307.3310

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 120.3500 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -120.3500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 4972.3878) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4728.9977), the exchange rate shifted by +243.3901 (+5.15%).

2026 Avg (March) 4972.3878

2025 Avg (March) 4728.9977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4947.2478	4639.9169	4824.8959
February	4928.4425	4775.0057	4840.6187
March	5076.0890	4824.8748	4972.3878
April	5045.5125	4936.2253	4995.0944
May	5074.5301	5065.6762	5070.5047
June	5075.7177	4815.0807	4950.1547
July	5023.8101	4857.3330	4952.8448
August	5047.5331	5047.5331	5047.5331