2026 MNT to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0594 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.9713 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0325 UGX

2026 MNT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MNT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.0594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.9713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0880 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0017 to the December average rate of 1.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0594 was down 3.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,297 UGX

2025 Average 5,175 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 4,857 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 440.13 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0608

0.9936

JanuMarcMayJuly

MNT 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 1.0305, compared to 1.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0305

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0509 UGX (High: 1.0594 / Low: 1.0084). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 1.0414 / Low: 1.0414).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509

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 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.0446) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0342 (-3.17%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.0446

2025 Avg (March) 1.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0174	0.9713	1.0017
February	1.0123	0.9888	0.9992
March	1.0594	1.0084	1.0446
April	1.0523	1.0311	1.0415
May	1.0580	1.0470	1.0552
June	1.0561	1.0193	1.0409
July	1.0515	1.0228	1.0352
August	1.0414	1.0414	1.0414