2026 LSL to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

232.1043 UGX

YEARLY LOW

210.5052 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.8041 UGX

2026 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 232.1043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 210.5052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5991 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.7249 to the December average rate of 227.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 232.1043 was up 6.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 218.7141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,160,522 UGX

2025 Average 1,007,711 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,052,526 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,995.56 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

231.3815

217.5743

JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL 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 224.3569, compared to 226.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.3569

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 14.9570 UGX (High: 225.4622 / Low: 210.5052). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 227.0204 / Low: 227.0204).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.9570

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 3.1354 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 227.0955) against the same month in 2025 (average: 202.1015), the exchange rate shifted by +24.9940 (+12.37%).

2026 Avg (June) 227.0955

2025 Avg (June) 202.1015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	225.4622	210.5052	218.7249
February	226.5479	219.9602	222.8023
March	227.2400	216.8317	222.9169
April	227.3963	219.7882	224.3711
May	232.0750	224.3289	230.2309
June	232.1043	221.3491	227.0955
July	229.1942	223.6319	225.2712
August	227.0204	227.0204	227.0204