2018 RUB to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

65.4300 UGX

YEARLY LOW

53.4071 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.5669 UGX

2018 RUB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 65.4300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 53.4071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0230 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.2390 to the December average rate of 54.9557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.4300 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 64.9742, 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 327,150 UGX

2017 Average 310,210 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 267,035 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,114.76 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

65.1673

54.0273

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 62.3454, compared to 56.7885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.3454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.7885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 5.9342 UGX (High: 64.5864 / Low: 58.6522). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5303 UGX (High: 64.6040 / Low: 63.0737).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.9342

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5303

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.5811 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 64.0100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 61.4094), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6005 (+4.23%).

2018 Avg (February) 64.0100

2017 Avg (February) 61.4094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	65.0251	63.0638	64.2390
February	65.4300	62.3220	64.0100
March	64.6040	63.0737	63.9848
April	64.5864	58.6522	60.8882
May	61.0057	58.1973	59.8055
June	62.0677	60.4272	61.1451
July	61.9304	58.3875	59.7697
August	58.6052	54.6739	56.1886
September	58.3423	53.5560	56.2778
October	58.8665	56.5807	57.3640
November	56.9424	55.0432	56.1750
December	56.2531	53.4071	54.9557