2026 PKR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5909 UGX

YEARLY LOW

12.3604 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2387 UGX

2026 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 13.5909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 12.3604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2305 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7506 to the December average rate of 13.5207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.5909 was up 2.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 13.3017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,795,471 UGX

2025 Average 6,395,207 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,180,218 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 615,253.03 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.6014

12.6733

JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 13.1775, compared to 13.4224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6436 UGX (High: 13.5386 / Low: 12.8950). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 13.5207 / Low: 13.5207).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6436

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.1723 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 13.3241) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.6141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7100 (+5.63%).

2026 Avg (July) 13.3241

2025 Avg (July) 12.6141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9368	12.3604	12.7506
February	12.8981	12.6370	12.7568
March	13.5386	12.8950	13.3549
April	13.4456	13.2033	13.3269
May	13.5681	13.4062	13.5240
June	13.5456	13.0869	13.3518
July	13.5909	13.1278	13.3241
August	13.5207	13.5207	13.5207