2026 SGD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2958.8895 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2690.1945 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2880.2107 UGX

2026 SGD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SGD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2958.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2690.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 268.6950 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2786.8690 to the December average rate of 2916.4777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2958.8895 was up 3.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 2846.6558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,794,447 UGX

2025 Average 13,781,325 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 13,450,972 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,343,475.06 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2966.7138

2770.5195

JanuMarcMayJuly

SGD 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 2876.3962, compared to 2891.6543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.2581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2876.3962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2891.6543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 146.9480 UGX (High: 2837.1424 / Low: 2690.1945). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0911 UGX (High: 2917.0233 / Low: 2915.9322).

January Spread (Volatile) ±146.9480

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 67.0740 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -67.0740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2911.5914) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2742.8894), the exchange rate shifted by +168.7020 (+6.15%).

2026 Avg (March) 2911.5914

2025 Avg (March) 2742.8894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2837.1424	2690.1945	2786.8690
February	2849.4632	2787.1088	2814.0879
March	2958.8895	2834.4145	2911.5914
April	2943.9628	2890.6458	2912.1746
May	2955.0332	2933.3009	2950.3642
June	2950.2506	2815.5043	2883.2902
July	2921.6511	2826.0331	2866.8308
August	2917.0233	2915.9322	2916.4777