2026 SZL to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

232.2478 UGX

YEARLY LOW

210.4809 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.8526 UGX

2026 SZL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SZL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 232.2478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 210.4809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7669 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.7559 to the December average rate of 227.2657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 232.2478 was up 6.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 218.7769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,161,239 UGX

2025 Average 1,008,016 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,052,405 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,834.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

231.4269

217.6040

JanuMarcMayJuly

SZL 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 224.3816, compared to 226.2654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.3816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.2654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 15.0555 UGX (High: 225.5364 / Low: 210.4809). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8749 UGX (High: 227.8136 / Low: 226.9388).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.0555

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8749

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 3.2336 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 227.0414) against the same month in 2025 (average: 202.1424), the exchange rate shifted by +24.8991 (+12.32%).

2026 Avg (June) 227.0414

2025 Avg (June) 202.1424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	225.5364	210.4809	218.7559
February	226.5901	219.9971	222.8032
March	228.4008	216.8474	223.0252
April	227.6738	219.9180	224.3890
May	232.1405	224.3289	230.2750
June	232.2478	221.4048	227.0414
July	229.2126	223.6536	225.2651
August	227.8136	226.9388	227.2657