2026 UGX to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5313 GNF

YEARLY LOW

2.3189 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3784 GNF

2026 UGX to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 2.5313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 2.3189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2124 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4525 to the December average rate of 2.3435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.5313 was up 0.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5301, 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 12,657 GNF

2025 Average 12,036 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 11,595 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,061.91 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.4730

2.3166

JanuMarcMayJuly

UGX to GNF 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 2.3858, compared to 2.3563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3858

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1171 GNF (High: 2.5313 / Low: 2.4142). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 GNF (High: 2.3527 / Low: 2.3378).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1171

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.4525) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.3454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1071 (+4.57%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.4525

2025 Avg (January) 2.3454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5313	2.4142	2.4525
February	2.4833	2.4328	2.4600
March	2.4328	2.3189	2.3516
April	2.3823	2.3360	2.3611
May	2.3479	2.3228	2.3297
June	2.4117	2.3253	2.3601
July	2.4028	2.3251	2.3691
August	2.3527	2.3378	2.3435