2026 TMT to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 TMT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the TMT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 3781.3513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 1039.1821.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2742.1691 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3568.7811 to the December average rate of 1056.1923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -70.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3781.3513 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 3739.6028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TMT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
TMT 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 2722.4501, compared to 1056.1923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1666.2578 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2694.9310 UGX (High: 3756.0608 / Low: 1061.1298). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4571 UGX (High: 1077.7392 / Low: 1066.2821).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2262.4622 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3728.7191) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3665.7070), the exchange rate shifted by +63.0121 (+1.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3626.2966 | 3457.9491 | 3568.7811 |
| February | 3603.6870 | 3529.1144 | 3564.9595 |
| March | 3781.3513 | 3599.1395 | 3728.7191 |
| April | 3756.0608 | 1061.1298 | 3337.1979 |
| May | 1077.7392 | 1066.2821 | 1074.7358 |
| June | 1077.1112 | 1039.1821 | 1060.3073 |
| July | 1077.3736 | 1040.4109 | 1056.1923 |