2026 UZS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3155 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.2863 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3057 UGX

2026 UZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.3155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.2863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0292 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2959 to the December average rate of 0.3137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3155 was up 3.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,577 UGX

2025 Average 1,432 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,431 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.02 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3163

0.2893

JanuMarcMayJuly

UZS 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 0.3040, compared to 0.3108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3040

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0164 UGX (High: 0.3027 / Low: 0.2863). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 UGX (High: 0.3137 / Low: 0.3136).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.3096) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+8.78%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.3096

2025 Avg (June) 0.2846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3027	0.2863	0.2959
February	0.2967	0.2872	0.2915
March	0.3121	0.2967	0.3065
April	0.3103	0.3017	0.3064
May	0.3148	0.3127	0.3141
June	0.3155	0.3023	0.3096
July	0.3133	0.3039	0.3080
August	0.3137	0.3136	0.3137