2026 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1389.8234 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1249.3493 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1343.1996 UGX

2026 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 1389.8234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1249.3493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.4741 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1286.5017 to the December average rate of 1358.2576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1389.8234 was up 4.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 1335.5724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,949,117 UGX

2025 Average 6,439,653 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,246,747 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 702,370.33 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1381.1110

1277.9009

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST 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 1339.8538, compared to 1353.2369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.3831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1339.8538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1353.2369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 69.6632 UGX (High: 1389.8234 / Low: 1320.1602). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 1358.2576 / Low: 1358.2576).

March Spread (Volatile) ±69.6632

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 18.5694 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.5694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1366.6642) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1309.1811), the exchange rate shifted by +57.4831 (+4.39%).

2026 Avg (March) 1366.6642

2025 Avg (March) 1309.1811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1308.5812	1249.3493	1286.5017
February	1321.6790	1285.7177	1304.8133
March	1389.8234	1320.1602	1366.6642
April	1368.7171	1341.1879	1354.6928
May	1376.1935	1361.8874	1372.5102
June	1373.7562	1325.8025	1353.9408
July	1373.7004	1330.4276	1348.2163
August	1358.2576	1358.2576	1358.2576