2017 RUB to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |