YEARLY HIGH
0.1803 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1649 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1759 UGX

2026 SLL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SLL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1702 to the December average rate of 0.1785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1803 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 902 UGX
2025 Average 859 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 825 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.11 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1806
0.1690
JanuMarcMayJuly

SLL 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 0.1754, compared to 0.1775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0087 UGX (High: 0.1803 / Low: 0.1716). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 0.1785 / Low: 0.1785).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1778) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+1.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1778
2025 Avg (March) 0.1748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1729 0.1649 0.1702
February 0.1719 0.1683 0.1700
March 0.1803 0.1716 0.1778
April 0.1791 0.1755 0.1773
May 0.1801 0.1782 0.1796
June 0.1798 0.1735 0.1772
July 0.1798 0.1741 0.1766
August 0.1785 0.1785 0.1785