2026 UGX to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2647 AOA

YEARLY LOW

0.2420 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2485 AOA

2026 UGX to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.2647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.2420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2564 to the December average rate of 0.2430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2647 was down 1.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2687, 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 1,324 AOA

2025 Average 1,270 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 1,210 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.63 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2580

0.2416

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

UGX to AOA 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 0.2485, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2485

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0129 AOA (High: 0.2647 / Low: 0.2518). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AOA (High: 0.2443 / Low: 0.2424).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2564) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+3.58%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2564

2025 Avg (January) 0.2476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2647	0.2518	0.2564
February	0.2594	0.2540	0.2567
March	0.2543	0.2421	0.2456
April	0.2487	0.2437	0.2463
May	0.2456	0.2420	0.2432
June	0.2443	0.2424	0.2430