2026 GTQ to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

495.4898 UGX

YEARLY LOW

450.7332 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

482.6121 UGX

2026 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 495.4898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 450.7332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7566 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 465.4073 to the December average rate of 491.0701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 495.4898 was up 2.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 481.4942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,477,449 UGX

2025 Average 2,343,307 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 2,253,666 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,783.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

496.6881

462.1210

JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ 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 480.7539, compared to 488.1867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 480.7539

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 488.1867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 24.1016 UGX (High: 494.1053 / Low: 470.0037). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6898 UGX (High: 492.1371 / Low: 489.4473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.1016

August Spread (Stable) ±2.6898

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 6.5668 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 493.8075) against the same month in 2025 (average: 475.6569), the exchange rate shifted by +18.1507 (+3.82%).

2026 Avg (May) 493.8075

2025 Avg (May) 475.6569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	472.5366	450.7332	465.4073
February	470.0049	460.8792	465.0016
March	494.1053	470.0037	486.8113
April	490.9013	481.6903	486.2549
May	495.4898	489.0814	493.8075
June	494.7046	477.3054	487.2407
July	494.1275	478.2508	485.3033
August	492.1371	489.4473	491.0701