YEARLY HIGH
1.2074 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.9384 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0484 UGX

2026 COP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the COP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.2074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.9384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2690 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9667 to the December average rate of 1.1905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2074 was up 22.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,037,151 UGX
2025 Average 4,450,972 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,692,235 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,344,915.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

ट्रेंड विज़ुअलाइज़ेशन

2026 के दौरान महीने के औसत उतार-चढ़ाव।

1.2129
0.9443
JanuMarcMayJuly

COP 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 1.0106, compared to 1.1618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.1145 UGX (High: 1.1817 / Low: 1.0672). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 UGX (High: 1.0374 / Low: 1.0310).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1145
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 1.1905) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3103 (+35.25%).

2026 Avg (August) 1.1905
2025 Avg (August) 0.8802

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Month High Low Average
January 0.9882 0.9384 0.9667
February 0.9842 0.9575 0.9688
March 1.0347 0.9526 1.0052
April 1.0465 1.0025 1.0276
May 1.0374 1.0310 1.0345
June 1.0777 1.0358 1.0607
July 1.1817 1.0672 1.1330
August 1.2074 1.1648 1.1905