2026 GHS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

352.8292 UGX

YEARLY LOW

318.2238 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

332.0580 UGX

2026 GHS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 352.8292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 318.2238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.6054 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 331.4911 to the December average rate of 321.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 352.8292 was down 0.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 356.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,764,146 UGX

2025 Average 1,458,219 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,591,119 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,026.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

352.1176

318.3807

JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS 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 335.5820, compared to 321.4859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.0961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.5820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 321.4859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 33.2955 UGX (High: 352.2043 / Low: 318.9088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0366 UGX (High: 321.2104 / Low: 321.1738).

June Spread (Volatile) ±33.2955

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0366

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 22.7988 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.7988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 349.3061) against the same month in 2025 (average: 273.2021), the exchange rate shifted by +76.1041 (+27.86%).

2026 Avg (May) 349.3061

2025 Avg (May) 273.2021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	345.8768	318.2238	331.4911
February	338.1829	321.3832	326.2058
March	349.2224	338.0088	343.3777
April	341.0971	334.2927	336.6042
May	352.8292	333.6892	349.3061
June	352.2043	318.9088	326.5073
July	324.1333	320.0581	321.7797
August	321.2104	321.1738	321.1921