YEARLY HIGH
218.4312 UGX
YEARLY LOW
196.4138 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
210.4887 UGX

2026 MXN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MXN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 218.4312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 196.4138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0174 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.0051 to the December average rate of 211.6983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 218.4312 was up 8.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 201.6749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,921,561 UGX
2025 Average 9,388,571 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 9,820,690 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,100,871.19 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

218.2828
200.5253
JanuMarcMayJuly

MXN 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 210.2870, compared to 211.6983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.2870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.6983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 12.0380 UGX (High: 208.4518 / Low: 196.4138). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5322 UGX (High: 217.6070 / Low: 214.0748).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.0380
May Spread (Stable) ±3.5322

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 3.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 213.7972) against the same month in 2025 (average: 189.5638), the exchange rate shifted by +24.2334 (+12.78%).

2026 Avg (June) 213.7972
2025 Avg (June) 189.5638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 208.4518 196.4138 202.0051
February 210.0232 203.8234 206.8872
March 213.6084 204.0132 209.3394
April 215.7881 208.8885 212.8903
May 217.6070 214.0748 216.8030
June 218.4312 208.9757 213.7972
July 215.8717 208.7264 211.6983