2026 KYD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4534.4952 UGX

YEARLY LOW

3457.9491 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

4076.6325 UGX

2026 KYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 4534.4952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 3457.9491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1076.5462 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3568.7811 to the December average rate of 4506.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4534.4952 was up 21.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 3739.6028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,672,476 UGX

2025 Average 18,007,862 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 17,289,745 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,382,730.78 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4615.6798

3469.4394

JanuMarcMayJuly

KYD 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 3943.9959, compared to 4474.5421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 530.5462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3943.9959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4474.5421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 789.7014 UGX (High: 4470.2162 / Low: 3680.5148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0521 UGX (High: 4506.0471 / Low: 4505.9950).

April Spread (Volatile) ±789.7014

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 62.0993 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -62.0993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 4520.1598) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3656.4808), the exchange rate shifted by +863.6790 (+23.62%).

2026 Avg (May) 4520.1598

2025 Avg (May) 3656.4808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3626.2966	3457.9491	3568.7811
February	3603.6870	3529.1144	3564.9595
March	3781.3513	3599.1395	3728.7191
April	4470.2162	3680.5148	3823.2955
May	4534.4952	4483.6543	4520.1598
June	4525.4008	4367.8196	4458.0605
July	4523.5134	4379.4540	4443.0719
August	4506.0471	4505.9950	4506.0123