2026 XDR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5389.3516 UGX

YEARLY LOW

4935.9689 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

5250.3601 UGX

2026 XDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 5389.3516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 4935.9689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 453.3827 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5131.0634 to the December average rate of 5286.2213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5389.3516 was up 3.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 5226.1163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,946,758 UGX

2025 Average 24,982,079 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 24,679,844 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,266,913.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5407.9122

5105.8953

JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 5255.6094, compared to 5234.6122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.9972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5255.6094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5234.6122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 446.0234 UGX (High: 5389.3516 / Low: 4943.3282). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 5286.2213 / Low: 5286.2213).

June Spread (Volatile) ±446.0234

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 146.2501 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -146.2501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 5382.7441) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5049.9471), the exchange rate shifted by +332.7970 (+6.59%).

2026 Avg (May) 5382.7441

2025 Avg (May) 5049.9471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5260.9519	4935.9689	5131.0634
February	5236.5700	5126.2557	5170.1962
March	5361.6268	5214.5194	5289.0342
April	5359.7644	5238.4848	5324.1243
May	5389.3516	5372.5668	5382.7441
June	5389.3516	4943.3282	5236.4940
July	5259.8575	5121.3588	5183.0030
August	5286.2213	5286.2213	5286.2213