2026 IRR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0862 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.0026 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0236 UGX

2026 IRR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IRR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0836 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0848 to the December average rate of 0.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0862 was down 2.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 431 UGX

2025 Average 428 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 13 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.89 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0930

-0.0055

JanuMarcMayJuly

IRR 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 0.0306, compared to 0.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0828 UGX (High: 0.0855 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0027).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0792 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0848) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0876), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-3.17%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0848

2025 Avg (January) 0.0876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0862	0.0822	0.0848
February	0.0856	0.0839	0.0847
March	0.0855	0.0028	0.0055
April	0.0029	0.0028	0.0028
May	0.0028	0.0028	0.0028
June	0.0028	0.0026	0.0027
July	0.0028	0.0027	0.0027
August	0.0027	0.0027	0.0027