2026 GMD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.9985 UGX

YEARLY LOW

47.0469 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.2784 UGX

2026 GMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 51.9985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 47.0469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9515 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.5663 to the December average rate of 50.5914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 51.9985 was down 0.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 52.4101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259,992 UGX

2025 Average 249,529 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 235,235 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,757.70 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

52.0438

48.2501

JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 50.2137, compared to 50.4725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.2137

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.4725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 2.4979 UGX (High: 51.9985 / Low: 49.5006). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 50.5914 / Low: 50.5914).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.4979

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.7918 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 50.9359) against the same month in 2025 (average: 50.5903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3456 (+0.68%).

2026 Avg (June) 50.9359

2025 Avg (June) 50.5903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.3871	47.0469	48.5663
February	49.7004	47.8150	48.6662
March	51.6373	49.6433	50.7918
April	51.1174	49.7367	50.5945
May	51.9985	51.1961	51.7276
June	51.9985	49.5006	50.9359
July	50.9569	49.7145	50.3537
August	50.5914	50.5914	50.5914