2026 SVC to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 SVC to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the SVC to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 432.2890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 395.4044.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.8846 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 407.9594 to the December average rate of 429.1547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 432.2890 was up 1.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 424.7533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
SVC to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 420.3417, compared to 426.1638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8221 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 20.2790 UGX (High: 432.2890 / Low: 412.0100). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 UGX (High: 429.1582 / Low: 429.1529).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 5.9115 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 426.3548) against the same month in 2025 (average: 419.1716), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1832 (+1.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 414.0607 | 395.4044 | 407.9594 |
| February | 412.0111 | 403.9800 | 407.6536 |
| March | 432.2890 | 412.0100 | 426.3548 |
| April | 429.1792 | 421.1688 | 424.9742 |
| May | 431.8741 | 427.0099 | 430.5098 |
| June | 430.9975 | 415.9552 | 424.5983 |
| July | 430.8224 | 417.1325 | 423.1730 |
| August | 429.1582 | 429.1529 | 429.1547 |