YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0195 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0206 RUB

2021 UGX to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 0.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0202 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0213 was down 1.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106 RUB
2020 Average 97 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 98 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.62 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0211
0.0198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to RUB 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.0205, compared to 0.0206 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0205
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 RUB (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RUB (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0204).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0012
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0210) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.86%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0210
2020 Avg (April) 0.0198

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0207 0.0198 0.0202
February 0.0208 0.0200 0.0203
March 0.0209 0.0199 0.0204
April 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
May 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208
June 0.0207 0.0203 0.0205
July 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208
August 0.0210 0.0205 0.0208
September 0.0208 0.0204 0.0207
October 0.0206 0.0195 0.0199
November 0.0212 0.0200 0.0205
December 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208