2026 PGK to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

877.0010 UGX

YEARLY LOW

809.3141 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

847.6808 UGX

2026 PGK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 877.0010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 809.3141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.6869 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 834.4403 to the December average rate of 836.1399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 877.0010 was down 5.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 928.7148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,385,005 UGX

2025 Average 4,349,692 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 4,046,571 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 338,434.62 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

868.2050

825.8338

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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 849.6043, compared to 836.1399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.4643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 849.6043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 836.1399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 47.2254 UGX (High: 877.0010 / Low: 829.7757). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8364 UGX (High: 866.2179 / Low: 861.3814).

March Spread (Volatile) ±47.2254

May Spread (Stable) ±4.8364

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 16.9128 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 864.2872) against the same month in 2025 (average: 901.3479), the exchange rate shifted by -37.0607 (-4.11%).

2026 Avg (March) 864.2872

2025 Avg (March) 901.3479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	850.9518	809.3141	834.4403
February	838.5377	822.6592	829.3647
March	877.0010	829.7757	864.2872
April	869.1092	845.4147	857.0980
May	866.2179	861.3814	864.6741
June	864.4477	824.4894	847.7613
July	856.2814	825.8055	836.1399