2026 UYU to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

96.8340 UGX

YEARLY LOW

90.1391 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

92.7808 UGX

2026 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 96.8340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 90.1391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6949 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.6040 to the December average rate of 93.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 96.8340 was up 4.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 92.4876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 484,170 UGX

2025 Average 438,205 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 450,696 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,474.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

94.1673

91.8808

JanuMarcMayJuly

UYU to UGX 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 92.8570, compared to 92.5521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.8570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.5521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 5.5335 UGX (High: 96.8340 / Low: 91.3005). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1114 UGX (High: 93.0822 / Low: 92.9708).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5335

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1114

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6943 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 93.1297) against the same month in 2025 (average: 86.5155), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6142 (+7.65%).

2026 Avg (March) 93.1297

2025 Avg (March) 86.5155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	95.5826	90.1391	92.6040
February	93.7733	90.8245	92.4522
March	96.8340	91.3005	93.1297
April	94.4853	91.1034	92.6967
May	94.2105	93.6917	93.9768
June	93.9466	90.5119	92.2825
July	93.9113	90.7491	92.0714
August	93.0822	92.9708	93.0329