YEARLY HIGH
0.6298 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.5166 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5876 UGX

2026 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.6298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.5166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1131 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5337 to the December average rate of 0.6298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6298 was up 14.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,149 UGX
2025 Average 2,386 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,583 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 565.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6394
0.5241
JanuMarcMayJuly

PYG 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 0.5767, compared to 0.6204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0353 UGX (High: 0.5519 / Low: 0.5166). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 0.6298 / Low: 0.6298).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.6298) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1460 (+30.17%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.6298
2025 Avg (August) 0.4838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5519 0.5166 0.5337
February 0.5597 0.5337 0.5447
March 0.5855 0.5597 0.5741
April 0.5946 0.5703 0.5807
May 0.6265 0.5998 0.6188
June 0.6265 0.5927 0.6080
July 0.6276 0.6003 0.6110
August 0.6298 0.6298 0.6298