2026 SOS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6302 UGX

YEARLY LOW

6.0610 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4608 UGX

2026 SOS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SOS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 6.6302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 6.0610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5691 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2526 to the December average rate of 6.5708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.6302 was up 1.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.5031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,151 UGX

2025 Average 31,516 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 30,305 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,845.69 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.6282

6.2146

JanuMarcMayJuly

SOS 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 6.4391, compared to 6.5261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4391

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3154 UGX (High: 6.6302 / Low: 6.3148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 6.5708 / Low: 6.5708).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3154

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 0.0924 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 6.5328) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.4158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1169 (+1.82%).

2026 Avg (March) 6.5328

2025 Avg (March) 6.4158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3512	6.0610	6.2526
February	6.3191	6.1864	6.2490
March	6.6302	6.3148	6.5328
April	6.5714	6.4450	6.5051
May	6.6125	6.5452	6.5937
June	6.6007	6.3666	6.5013
July	6.6055	6.3863	6.4814
August	6.5708	6.5708	6.5708