2026 TJS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

409.4167 UGX

YEARLY LOW

370.6390 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

393.1219 UGX

2026 TJS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TJS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 409.4167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 370.6390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.7777 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 383.6467 to the December average rate of 400.6347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 409.4167 was up 3.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 395.2569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,047,083 UGX

2025 Average 1,810,572 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,853,195 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,888.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

409.8880

375.6690

JanuMarcMayJuly

TJS 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 391.8697, compared to 400.6347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 391.8697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.6347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 21.6882 UGX (High: 392.3272 / Low: 370.6390). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3238 UGX (High: 382.9836 / Low: 373.6598).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.6882

February Spread (Stable) ±9.3238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.9679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 407.0364) against the same month in 2025 (average: 353.9776), the exchange rate shifted by +53.0589 (+14.99%).

2026 Avg (May) 407.0364

2025 Avg (May) 353.9776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	392.3272	370.6390	383.6467
February	382.9836	373.6598	378.5206
March	395.1130	378.8779	389.5546
April	397.3618	387.2939	392.3915
May	409.4167	398.3574	407.0364
June	408.3924	392.5829	400.0686
July	408.6388	393.7386	400.6347