YEARLY HIGH
0.0265 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0244 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0253 INR

2026 UGX to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0254 to the December average rate of 0.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0265 was up 1.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0260, 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 132 INR
2025 Average 121 INR
Yearly Trough Low 122 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.14 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0255
0.0249
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

UGX to INR 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 0.0253, 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 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 INR (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 INR (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0252).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0254) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+8.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0254
2025 Avg (January) 0.0234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0265 0.0248 0.0254
February 0.0257 0.0252 0.0255
March 0.0255 0.0244 0.0249
April 0.0256 0.0247 0.0251
May 0.0254 0.0252 0.0253
June 0.0254 0.0252 0.0253