YEARLY HIGH
59.1761 UGX
YEARLY LOW
54.1100 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.7216 UGX

2026 MZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 59.1761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 54.1100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0661 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.8707 to the December average rate of 58.5701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 59.1761 was up 1.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 58.5136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295,880 UGX
2025 Average 281,769 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 270,550 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,330.44 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

59.2521
55.5053
JanuMarcMayJuly

MZN 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 57.5433, compared to 58.2565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.5433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.2565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.8559 UGX (High: 59.1761 / Low: 56.3202). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 UGX (High: 58.5787 / Low: 58.5528).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8559
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

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 0.7960 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 58.3446) against the same month in 2025 (average: 57.3669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9777 (+1.70%).

2026 Avg (March) 58.3446
2025 Avg (March) 57.3669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.7496 54.1100 55.8707
February 56.5196 55.2287 55.8175
March 59.1761 56.3202 58.3446
April 58.7343 57.5530 58.1433
May 59.1000 58.4870 58.9399
June 58.9921 56.9284 58.1439
July 59.0111 57.1344 57.9429
August 58.5787 58.5528 58.5701