2026 KWD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12348.1162 UGX

YEARLY LOW

11246.8109 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

11961.0470 UGX

2026 KWD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 12348.1162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 11246.8109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1101.3053 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11617.2752 to the December average rate of 12108.7081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12348.1162 was up 2.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 12074.9328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,740,581 UGX

2025 Average 58,703,313 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 56,234,055 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,506,526.58 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12239.8101

11560.6811

JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD 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 11938.5478, compared to 12028.5448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 89.9970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11938.5478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12028.5448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 560.9147 UGX (High: 12348.1162 / Low: 11787.2016). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.1880 UGX (High: 12120.8885 / Low: 12096.7005).

March Spread (Volatile) ±560.9147

August Spread (Stable) ±24.1880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 157.1045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -157.1045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 12138.6268) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11900.0356), the exchange rate shifted by +238.5912 (+2.00%).

2026 Avg (March) 12138.6268

2025 Avg (March) 11900.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11795.7695	11246.8109	11617.2752
February	11754.6817	11517.8845	11622.5515
March	12348.1162	11787.2016	12138.6268
April	12145.3172	11909.7791	12043.5055
May	12201.3123	12154.2376	12183.2160
June	12199.1981	11797.5643	12026.1116
July	12173.9456	11729.3972	11948.3815
August	12120.8885	12096.7005	12108.7081