2026 RON to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

862.7517 UGX

YEARLY LOW

792.1265 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

830.0447 UGX

2026 RON to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 862.7517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 792.1265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.6252 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 822.1859 to the December average rate of 807.8629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 862.7517 was up 1.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 847.3769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,313,758 UGX

2025 Average 4,035,267 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 3,960,633 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 353,125.82 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

857.4668

803.3534

JanuMarcMayJuly

RON 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 833.7416, compared to 807.8629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.8787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 833.7416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 807.8629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 48.8122 UGX (High: 840.9387 / Low: 792.1265). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8869 UGX (High: 842.0988 / Low: 836.2119).

January Spread (Volatile) ±48.8122

May Spread (Stable) ±5.8869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 21.8897 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.8897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 852.9574) against the same month in 2025 (average: 827.9637), the exchange rate shifted by +24.9937 (+3.02%).

2026 Avg (April) 852.9574

2025 Avg (April) 827.9637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	840.9387	792.1265	822.1859
February	838.1018	818.7696	827.3594
March	859.4371	833.8933	846.2363
April	862.7517	845.1433	852.9574
May	842.0988	836.2119	837.8002
June	835.9512	795.4282	815.9106
July	822.0246	797.3964	807.8629