2026 TZS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4666 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1.3561 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4182 UGX

2026 TZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.3561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1106 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4175 to the December average rate of 1.4170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4666 was down 3.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,333 UGX

2025 Average 7,038 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,780 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 552.94 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4486

1.3748

JanuMarcMayJuly

TZS 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 1.4204, compared to 1.4116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4204

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1106 UGX (High: 1.4666 / Low: 1.3561). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 UGX (High: 1.4172 / Low: 1.4167).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1106

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0366 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.4175) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4692), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0518 (-3.52%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.4175

2025 Avg (January) 1.4692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4666	1.3561	1.4175
February	1.4080	1.3571	1.3809
March	1.4609	1.4032	1.4424
April	1.4446	1.4151	1.4295
May	1.4402	1.4337	1.4364
June	1.4420	1.3830	1.4160
July	1.4276	1.3899	1.4062
August	1.4172	1.4167	1.4170