2026 LKR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1462 UGX

YEARLY LOW

10.8967 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4437 UGX

2026 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 12.1462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 10.8967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2495 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5303 to the December average rate of 11.1856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.1462 was down 3.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.5527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,731 UGX

2025 Average 59,899 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 54,483 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,247.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.0471

10.9357

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR 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 11.5559, compared to 11.1070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5559

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.5228 UGX (High: 11.6946 / Low: 11.1718). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 11.1856 / Low: 11.1856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5228

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.3720 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 11.9545) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.3948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4404 (-3.55%).

2026 Avg (March) 11.9545

2025 Avg (March) 12.3948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6946	11.1718	11.5303
February	11.6574	11.4247	11.5301
March	12.1462	11.6574	11.9545
April	11.9010	11.6597	11.7578
May	11.6911	11.3615	11.4675
June	11.4227	10.9033	11.0954
July	11.2343	10.8967	11.0283
August	11.1856	11.1856	11.1856