2026 UGX to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1415 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.1199 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1264 CRC

2026 UGX to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.1415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.1199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1387 to the December average rate of 0.1212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1415 was down 3.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1467, 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 708 CRC

2025 Average 700 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 599 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.36 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1405

0.1184

JanuMarcMayJuly

UGX to CRC 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 0.1279, compared to 0.1220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1279

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0090 CRC (High: 0.1400 / Low: 0.1310). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 CRC (High: 0.1218 / Low: 0.1210).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1387) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.16%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1387

2025 Avg (January) 0.1371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1415	0.1372	0.1387
February	0.1400	0.1310	0.1364
March	0.1309	0.1233	0.1257
April	0.1262	0.1221	0.1237
May	0.1217	0.1199	0.1203
June	0.1246	0.1199	0.1227
July	0.1248	0.1207	0.1228
August	0.1218	0.1210	0.1212