2026 KGS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.2402 UGX

YEARLY LOW

39.5420 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.1746 UGX

2026 KGS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KGS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 43.2402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 39.5420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6981 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.8106 to the December average rate of 42.7713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 43.2402 was up 0.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 42.8794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 216,201 UGX

2025 Average 206,145 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 197,710 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,490.69 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

43.3031

40.5350

JanuMarcMayJuly

KGS 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 42.0480, compared to 42.5544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0480

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.5544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.0836 UGX (High: 43.2402 / Low: 41.1565). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1982 UGX (High: 42.8257 / Low: 42.6275).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0836

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1982

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5851 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 42.6386) against the same month in 2025 (average: 42.1732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4654 (+1.10%).

2026 Avg (March) 42.6386

2025 Avg (March) 42.1732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.4702	39.5420	40.8106
February	41.2085	40.3558	40.7657
March	43.2402	41.1565	42.6386
April	42.9510	42.0871	42.5137
May	43.1856	42.7511	43.0724
June	43.1091	41.6043	42.4873
July	43.1196	41.7501	42.3376
August	42.8257	42.6275	42.7713