2026 IMP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5075.7177 UGX

YEARLY LOW

3457.9491 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

4248.3603 UGX

2026 IMP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 5075.7177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 3457.9491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1617.7687 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3568.7811 to the December average rate of 4950.6814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5075.7177 was up 35.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 3739.6028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,378,589 UGX

2025 Average 18,007,862 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 17,289,745 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,088,843.37 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5221.0592

3414.4049

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 4131.3068, compared to 4950.6814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 819.3745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4131.3068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4950.6814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1364.9977 UGX (High: 5045.5125 / Low: 3680.5148). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8539 UGX (High: 5074.5301 / Low: 5065.6762).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1364.9977

May Spread (Stable) ±8.8539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 120.3500 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -120.3500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 4950.1547) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3607.9546), the exchange rate shifted by +1342.2001 (+37.20%).

2026 Avg (June) 4950.1547

2025 Avg (June) 3607.9546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3626.2966	3457.9491	3568.7811
February	3603.6870	3529.1144	3564.9595
March	3781.3513	3599.1395	3728.7191
April	5045.5125	3680.5148	3904.7220
May	5074.5301	5065.6762	5070.5047
June	5075.7177	4815.0807	4950.1547
July	5023.8101	4857.3330	4950.6814