2026 UGX to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0146 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.0130 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0137 EGP

2026 UGX to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0146 was up 3.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0141, 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 73 EGP

2025 Average 68 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 65 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.67 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0143

0.0131

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

UGX to EGP 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 0.0137, 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 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 EGP (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0133). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0137).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0142) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.49%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0142

2025 Avg (April) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0137	0.0130	0.0132
February	0.0134	0.0131	0.0132
March	0.0145	0.0133	0.0139
April	0.0146	0.0140	0.0142
May	0.0144	0.0138	0.0139
June	0.0139	0.0137	0.0138