2026 SDG to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2918 UGX

YEARLY LOW

5.7489 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1390 UGX

2026 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 6.2918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 5.7489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5429 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9335 to the December average rate of 6.2344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.2918 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.2223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,459 UGX

2025 Average 29,969 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 28,744 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,714.45 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.3078

5.8921

JanuMarcMayJuly

SDG 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 6.1187, compared to 6.2000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3082 UGX (High: 6.2918 / Low: 5.9836). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 6.2344 / Low: 6.2344).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3082

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0850 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 6.2034) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.1007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1027 (+1.68%).

2026 Avg (March) 6.2034

2025 Avg (March) 6.1007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.0288	5.7489	5.9335
February	5.9912	5.8672	5.9268
March	6.2918	5.9836	6.2034
April	6.2497	6.1240	6.1871
May	6.2897	6.2237	6.2732
June	6.2779	6.0588	6.1882
July	6.2794	6.0799	6.1655
August	6.2344	6.2344	6.2344