YEARLY HIGH
47.2919 UGX
YEARLY LOW
32.3507 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.2203 UGX

2025 RUB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RUB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 47.2919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 32.3507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9412 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9565 to the December average rate of 45.4383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 47.2919 was up 5.70% compared to the 2024 peak of 44.7408, 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 236,460 UGX
2024 Average 203,000 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 161,754 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,706.02 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

46.8082
34.9699
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 42.2650, compared to 44.1755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.2650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.1755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 5.9490 UGX (High: 42.4936 / Low: 36.5445). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0107 UGX (High: 45.0990 / Low: 44.0883).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.9490
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.2161 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2025: 45.4022) against the same month in 2024 (average: 41.5676), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8346 (+9.22%).

2025 Avg (May) 45.4022
2024 Avg (May) 41.5676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.8932 32.3507 35.9565
February 42.4936 36.5445 39.7196
March 44.8268 40.5554 42.6326
April 45.1532 42.8379 44.0573
May 47.2919 44.2915 45.4022
June 46.9832 44.8119 45.8216
July 46.0955 44.0865 45.4623
August 45.0990 44.0883 44.5073
September 43.9892 41.5262 42.2911
October 43.9108 41.5717 42.8045
November 46.6483 42.9160 44.5496
December 46.6610 44.2526 45.4383