2026 SRD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

101.5032 UGX

YEARLY LOW

90.2657 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

97.8763 UGX

2026 SRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 101.5032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 90.2657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2375 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.4310 to the December average rate of 98.3188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 101.5032 was down 4.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 106.5429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 507,516 UGX

2025 Average 484,254 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 451,329 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,187.58 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

101.8925

92.6618

JanuMarcMayJuly

SRD 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 97.8026, compared to 98.3188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.8026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.3188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 5.5486 UGX (High: 100.9608 / Low: 95.4122). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7296 UGX (High: 101.5032 / Low: 99.7736).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5486

May Spread (Stable) ±1.7296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.7460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 101.1233) against the same month in 2025 (average: 99.5963), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5270 (+1.53%).

2026 Avg (May) 101.1233

2025 Avg (May) 99.5963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	95.1122	90.2657	93.4310
February	95.5510	93.4880	94.3018
March	100.9608	95.4122	99.3262
April	100.4240	97.9499	99.2559
May	101.5032	99.7736	101.1233
June	101.4215	97.3031	99.3773
July	99.7766	97.0455	98.3188