2026 ILS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1345.5000 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1093.2175 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1217.3708 UGX

2026 ILS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1345.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 1093.2175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 252.2825 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1135.0133 to the December average rate of 1222.0908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1345.5000 was up 18.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 1139.7673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,727,500 UGX

2025 Average 5,226,103 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 5,466,087 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,261,412.58 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1348.3815

1115.6162

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 1216.5841, compared to 1222.0908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1216.5841

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1222.0908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 121.6288 UGX (High: 1345.3848 / Low: 1223.7559). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.7014 UGX (High: 1166.0738 / Low: 1135.3724).

June Spread (Volatile) ±121.6288

February Spread (Stable) ±30.7014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 64.3819 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -64.3819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1328.9844) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1025.9953), the exchange rate shifted by +302.9892 (+29.53%).

2026 Avg (May) 1328.9844

2025 Avg (May) 1025.9953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1165.7471	1093.2175	1135.0133
February	1166.0738	1135.3724	1148.9224
March	1216.7711	1147.7909	1196.5303
April	1258.2070	1187.4281	1225.4516
May	1345.5000	1269.5775	1328.9844
June	1345.3848	1223.7559	1264.6025
July	1237.7935	1204.5395	1222.0908