2026 ISK to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.6821 UGX

YEARLY LOW

27.6084 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.7571 UGX

2026 ISK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 30.6821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 27.6084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0737 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6159 to the December average rate of 30.2875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 30.6821 was up 2.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 29.7977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153,410 UGX

2025 Average 140,654 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 138,042 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,368.61 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

30.8275

28.4148

JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK 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 29.7105, compared to 29.8969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.8969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.9909 UGX (High: 29.5993 / Low: 27.6084). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 30.2875 / Low: 30.2875).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9909

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.9019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 30.6265) against the same month in 2025 (average: 28.3290), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2975 (+8.11%).

2026 Avg (May) 30.6265

2025 Avg (May) 28.3290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.5993	27.6084	28.6159
February	29.6640	28.7808	29.1250
March	30.4682	29.4354	29.9358
April	30.6193	29.8386	30.2352
May	30.6821	30.4640	30.6265
June	30.6122	28.9670	29.7246
July	30.1747	28.9953	29.5063
August	30.2875	30.2875	30.2875