YEARLY HIGH
31.7586 UGX
YEARLY LOW
28.5074 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.8211 UGX

2026 VUV to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the VUV to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 31.7586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 28.5074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2512 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3940 to the December average rate of 31.3908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.7586 was up 0.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 31.4988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158,793 UGX
2025 Average 150,558 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 142,537 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,255.88 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31.7633
29.1786
JanuMarcMayJuly

VUV 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 30.6940, compared to 31.2024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.2024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.7645 UGX (High: 31.7586 / Low: 29.9941). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 31.3908 / Low: 31.3908).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7645
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 31.2991) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.8764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4228 (+1.37%).

2026 Avg (March) 31.2991
2025 Avg (March) 30.8764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.8590 28.5074 29.3940
February 30.0286 29.3373 29.6634
March 31.7586 29.9941 31.2991
April 31.4607 30.8279 31.1383
May 31.6325 31.3037 31.5479
June 31.5765 30.4743 31.1211
July 31.5734 30.5806 31.0140
August 31.3908 31.3908 31.3908