YEARLY HIGH
59.1987 UGX
YEARLY LOW
53.5589 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.2771 UGX

2019 RUB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 59.1987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 53.5589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6398 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.5285 to the December average rate of 58.4679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 59.1987 was down 9.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 65.4300, 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 295,994 UGX
2018 Average 297,704 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 267,795 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,199.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

58.7618
55.2345
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 57.0564, compared to 57.4979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.0564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.4979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.8528 UGX (High: 57.5256 / Low: 54.6728). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1182 UGX (High: 58.4830 / Low: 57.3648).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8528
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.4099 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 58.4679) against the same month in 2018 (average: 54.9557), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5122 (+6.39%).

2019 Avg (December) 58.4679
2018 Avg (December) 54.9557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.2580 53.5589 55.5285
February 56.2549 55.0716 55.8420
March 58.0602 55.6667 56.7994
April 58.6791 56.9089 57.9066
May 58.5272 57.3133 58.0365
June 59.0093 57.1278 58.2255
July 59.1738 57.8284 58.4466
August 57.5256 54.6728 56.0367
September 57.5911 55.1366 56.6260
October 58.3948 56.1926 57.5187
November 58.4830 57.3648 57.8913
December 59.1987 57.4153 58.4679