YEARLY HIGH
0.1093 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0969 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1009 AMD

2026 UGX to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.1093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1065 to the December average rate of 0.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1093 was down 2.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 547 AMD
2025 Average 537 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 485 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.90 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1074
0.0965
JanuMarcMayJuly

UGX to AMD 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 0.1018, compared to 0.0982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0048 AMD (High: 0.1045 / Low: 0.0997). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AMD (High: 0.0974 / Low: 0.0974).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1065) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-1.79%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1065
2025 Avg (January) 0.1084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1093 0.1053 0.1065
February 0.1067 0.1044 0.1057
March 0.1045 0.0997 0.1011
April 0.1021 0.0992 0.1007
May 0.0991 0.0974 0.0978
June 0.1010 0.0976 0.0991
July 0.1007 0.0969 0.0989
August 0.0974 0.0974 0.0974