2026 UGX to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0458 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0418 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0429 JPY

2026 UGX to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0458 was up 2.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0445, 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 229 JPY

2025 Average 208 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 209 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.29 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0441

0.0420

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UGX to JPY 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 0.0429, 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 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0429

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 JPY (High: 0.0458 / Low: 0.0428). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 JPY (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0420).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0439) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0439

2025 Avg (January) 0.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0458	0.0428	0.0439
February	0.0443	0.0430	0.0435
March	0.0435	0.0418	0.0426
April	0.0432	0.0423	0.0428
May	0.0423	0.0420	0.0422
June	0.0426	0.0423	0.0425