2026 KRW to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6301 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2.3385 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4948 UGX

2026 KRW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2.6301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 2.3385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2915 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4540 to the December average rate of 2.6140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.6301 was down 1.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.6775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,150,374 UGX

2025 Average 12,673,612 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 11,692,643 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,457,730.33 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6328

2.4074

JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW 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 2.4768, compared to 2.5487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4768

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.2351 UGX (High: 2.5927 / Low: 2.3576). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 UGX (High: 2.5360 / Low: 2.5009).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2351

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

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 0.0861 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 2.6140) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0504 (+1.96%).

2026 Avg (August) 2.6140

2025 Avg (August) 2.5637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5139	2.3385	2.4540
February	2.5137	2.4236	2.4626
March	2.5685	2.4616	2.5018
April	2.5365	2.4614	2.5038
May	2.5360	2.5009	2.5123
June	2.4868	2.3664	2.4262
July	2.5927	2.3576	2.4834
August	2.6301	2.5945	2.6140