YEARLY HIGH
64.9742 UGX
YEARLY LOW
59.1787 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.0433 UGX

2017 RUB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 64.9742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 59.1787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7955 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.3921 to the December average rate of 61.9411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 64.9742 was up 8.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.8994, 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 324,871 UGX
2016 Average 256,441 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 295,894 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,977.32 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

64.5748
60.0119
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 62.2974, compared to 61.7891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.2974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.7891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.6569 UGX (High: 64.1260 / Low: 59.4691). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6854 UGX (High: 63.5691 / Low: 61.8838).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.6569
September Spread (Stable) ±1.6854

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.5164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 64.1946) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.2000), the exchange rate shifted by +13.9946 (+27.88%).

2017 Avg (April) 64.1946
2016 Avg (April) 50.2000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.3354 59.1787 60.3921
February 63.1216 59.8125 61.4094
March 64.9342 60.5437 62.3941
April 64.9742 63.2051 64.1946
May 64.5661 62.1095 63.4552
June 64.1260 59.4691 61.9389
July 61.4471 59.5638 60.5356
August 62.0158 59.8693 60.8451
September 63.5691 61.8838 62.6703
October 63.7568 61.9839 63.0218
November 62.6350 60.2854 61.7208
December 63.0841 60.9510 61.9411