HNL to UGX Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the HNL/UGX pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
247.8210 UGX
10-YEAR LOW
130.5296 UGX
10-YEAR AVERAGE
149.4825 UGX

10-Year HNL to UGX Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the HNL to UGX exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on December 9, 2019, when the pair was valued at 247.8210. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 20, 2026, dropping to a support floor of 130.5296.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 117.2914 UGX. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 150.8986 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 138.0953 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -8.48%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 146.6287, showing a variance of 5.6670 points compared to the older 5-year average of 152.2956.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 HNL over the decade:

Decade Peak High 1,239,105 UGX
10-Year Average 747,412 UGX
Decade Trough Low 652,648 UGX
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 586,456.83 UGX purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

164.2642
129.5348
201620182020202220242026

HNL to UGX Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 152.2956, compared to 146.6287 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 5.6670 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 152.2956
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 146.6287

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2019, with a trading range of 99.7615 UGX (High: 247.8210 / Low: 148.0595). Conversely, 2017 was the most stable year, with a range of 7.3626 UGX (High: 158.9215 / Low: 151.5590).

2019 Spread (Volatile) ±99.7615
2017 Spread (Stable) ±7.3626

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2021 and 2024, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2024 and 2025, when the average rate fell by 12.6446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -12.6446

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 150.8986) against the newest annual average (2026: 138.0953), the exchange rate shifted by -12.8032 (-8.48%).

2016 Baseline Avg 150.8986
2026 Current Avg 138.0953

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-01 140.1407
2026-07-31 138.9355
2026-07-30 140.2486
2026-07-29 140.1265
2026-07-28 139.9547
2026-07-27 140.4708
2026-07-26 140.7414
2026-07-25 140.7397
2026-07-24 140.4616
2026-07-23 139.9216
2026-07-22 138.9385
2026-07-21 138.5742
2026-07-20 138.1162
2026-07-19 137.9646
2026-07-18 137.9646
2026-07-17 137.8763
2026-07-16 137.8400
2026-07-15 138.0703
2026-07-14 138.0277
2026-07-13 137.6266
2026-07-12 137.4288
2026-07-11 136.9065
2026-07-10 137.4644
2026-07-09 137.8092
2026-07-08 136.7552
2026-07-07 136.6164
2026-07-06 136.4420
2026-07-05 136.3668
2026-07-04 136.3630
2026-07-03 136.9137
2026-07-02 137.4590

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