2026 YER to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8514 UGX

YEARLY LOW

14.5012 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.4732 UGX

2026 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 15.8514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 14.5012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3502 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9697 to the December average rate of 15.7103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.8514 was up 3.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.3380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,257 UGX

2025 Average 74,169 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 72,506 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,751.06 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

15.8665

14.8703

JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 15.4163, compared to 15.6437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7638 UGX (High: 15.8514 / Low: 15.0876). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 15.7103 / Low: 15.7103).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7638

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.2110 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 15.6289) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.8733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7556 (+5.08%).

2026 Avg (March) 15.6289

2025 Avg (March) 14.8733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.2110	14.5012	14.9697
February	15.1209	14.8049	14.9533
March	15.8514	15.0876	15.6289
April	15.7454	15.4287	15.5899
May	15.8257	15.6619	15.7835
June	15.8000	15.2485	15.5725
July	15.8102	15.3562	15.5772
August	15.7103	15.7103	15.7103