YEARLY HIGH
89.6735 UGX
YEARLY LOW
75.7887 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.3384 UGX

2013 RUB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 89.6735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 75.7887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8848 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.7414 to the December average rate of 76.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 89.6735 was up 1.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 88.2400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 448,368 UGX
2012 Average 403,648 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 378,944 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,423.90 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

89.9686
75.2416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 84.5643, compared to 78.1125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.5643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.1125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 3.5226 UGX (High: 80.7625 / Low: 77.2399). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0751 UGX (High: 79.6799 / Low: 78.6047).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.5226
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.3282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 88.7414) against the same month in 2012 (average: 76.9226), the exchange rate shifted by +11.8188 (+15.36%).

2013 Avg (January) 88.7414
2012 Avg (January) 76.9226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.6735 88.0114 88.7414
February 89.2603 86.7815 88.0969
March 86.6389 83.4108 85.5221
April 83.9137 80.5226 82.1939
May 83.4140 81.5461 82.5606
June 82.0878 78.8714 80.2707
July 79.9723 77.6796 79.0046
August 78.6928 77.5950 78.1406
September 80.7625 77.2399 78.8939
October 79.6799 78.6047 79.0578
November 78.1162 76.1130 77.1094
December 77.1592 75.7887 76.4689