2026 NZD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2257.0878 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2014.9543 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2161.7906 UGX

2026 NZD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 2257.0878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 2014.9543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 242.1335 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2083.6782 to the December average rate of 2200.1710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2257.0878 was up 2.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 2206.3803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,285,439 UGX

2025 Average 10,478,631 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 10,074,772 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,210,667.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2253.0630

2068.2796

JanuMarcMayJuly

NZD 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 2159.2412, compared to 2169.4389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2159.2412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2169.4389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 176.3166 UGX (High: 2249.4392 / Low: 2073.1226). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5430 UGX (High: 2201.9230 / Low: 2198.3799).

June Spread (Volatile) ±176.3166

August Spread (Stable) ±3.5430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 91.7981 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -91.7981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2237.6644) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2170.1129), the exchange rate shifted by +67.5515 (+3.11%).

2026 Avg (May) 2237.6644

2025 Avg (May) 2170.1129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2170.1044	2014.9543	2083.6782
February	2165.2791	2110.9610	2141.7050
March	2230.9232	2126.4200	2177.5257
April	2203.2240	2128.3576	2169.0073
May	2257.0878	2204.1763	2237.6644
June	2249.4392	2073.1226	2145.8663
July	2189.9053	2078.6879	2138.7068
August	2201.9230	2198.3799	2200.1710