YEARLY HIGH
407.8453 UGX
YEARLY LOW
345.9065 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
384.9101 UGX

2026 NOK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 407.8453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 345.9065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.9387 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 358.9002 to the December average rate of 394.2926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 407.8453 was up 11.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 364.9123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,039,226 UGX
2025 Average 1,735,289 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,729,533 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309,693.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

411.2201
354.1438
JanuMarcMayJuly

NOK 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 383.9267, compared to 387.8602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 383.9267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 387.8602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 38.2795 UGX (High: 407.5696 / Low: 369.2901). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3972 UGX (High: 395.2831 / Low: 392.8859).

June Spread (Volatile) ±38.2795
August Spread (Stable) ±2.3972

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 19.1456 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.1456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 406.4637) against the same month in 2025 (average: 355.0192), the exchange rate shifted by +51.4445 (+14.49%).

2026 Avg (May) 406.4637
2025 Avg (May) 355.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 373.7827 345.9065 358.9002
February 378.9257 364.0710 372.3016
March 398.0139 378.1494 386.1920
April 401.0511 382.7272 392.3847
May 407.8453 402.3872 406.4637
June 407.5696 369.2901 387.3181
July 393.7149 369.1848 381.4279
August 395.2831 392.8859 394.2926