YEARLY HIGH
0.0153 MKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0144 MKD

2026 UGX to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0153 was down 6.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0163, 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 76 MKD
2025 Average 76 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 70 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.16 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0148
0.0140
JanuMarcMayJuly

UGX to MKD 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 MKD (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0144). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MKD (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0142).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0147) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-8.67%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0147
2025 Avg (January) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0144 0.0147
February 0.0148 0.0144 0.0146
March 0.0145 0.0141 0.0143
April 0.0143 0.0140 0.0142
May 0.0141 0.0140 0.0140
June 0.0148 0.0140 0.0144
July 0.0148 0.0143 0.0146
August 0.0143 0.0142 0.0143