2026 ZAR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

232.4668 UGX

YEARLY LOW

210.5432 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.5134 UGX

2026 ZAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 232.4668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 210.5432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9236 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.9980 to the December average rate of 226.1046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 232.4668 was up 6.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 218.6596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,623,342 UGX

2025 Average 10,076,825 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 10,527,160 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,096,182.28 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

231.4529

217.8657

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR 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 224.1710, compared to 225.5406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.1710

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.5406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 17.0081 UGX (High: 227.5513 / Low: 210.5432). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UGX (High: 226.1046 / Low: 226.1046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±17.0081

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 4.2082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 230.3206) against the same month in 2025 (average: 201.9485), the exchange rate shifted by +28.3721 (+14.05%).

2026 Avg (May) 230.3206

2025 Avg (May) 201.9485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	227.5513	210.5432	218.9980
February	226.3318	219.3598	222.6822
March	230.4610	216.1236	222.4010
April	228.2282	220.4213	224.5116
May	232.4668	223.6402	230.3206
June	232.3150	216.2518	226.1125
July	226.9078	223.2350	224.9766
August	226.1046	226.1046	226.1046