YEARLY HIGH
71.3334 UGX
YEARLY LOW
65.5678 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.4535 UGX

2026 MKD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MKD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 71.3334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 65.5678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7656 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.9512 to the December average rate of 68.6403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 71.3334 was up 3.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 69.2116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356,667 UGX
2025 Average 330,601 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 327,839 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,828.10 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

71.5749
67.6218
JanuMarcMayJuly

MKD 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 69.5890, compared to 68.6403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.5890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.6403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 3.9849 UGX (High: 69.5527 / Low: 65.5678). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2337 UGX (High: 71.3334 / Low: 71.0997).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9849
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2337

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 1.8216 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 69.4239) against the same month in 2025 (average: 67.6116), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8123 (+2.68%).

2026 Avg (June) 69.4239
2025 Avg (June) 67.6116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.5527 65.5678 67.9512
February 69.3055 67.6749 68.3962
March 71.0689 68.9437 70.0106
April 71.2302 69.8223 70.5066
May 71.3334 71.0997 71.2455
June 71.3334 67.6802 69.4239
July 69.8405 67.7283 68.6403