2026 RUB to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.2627 UGX

YEARLY LOW

43.8928 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.1881 UGX

2026 RUB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 53.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 43.8928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3699 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.7558 to the December average rate of 47.6373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 53.2627 was up 12.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 47.2919, 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 266,314 UGX

2025 Average 216,193 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 219,464 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,849.59 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

53.2609

45.0735

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 48.2799, compared to 47.6373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.6373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 6.3527 UGX (High: 52.9034 / Low: 46.5507). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3548 UGX (High: 47.1488 / Low: 45.7940).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.3527

February Spread (Stable) ±1.3548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.6760 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 52.5786) against the same month in 2025 (average: 45.4022), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1764 (+15.81%).

2026 Avg (May) 52.5786

2025 Avg (May) 45.4022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.3375	44.3061	45.7558
February	47.1488	45.7940	46.4366
March	48.1207	43.8928	46.2921
April	49.8542	46.3796	48.3031
May	53.2627	49.8491	52.5786
June	52.9034	46.5507	50.3133
July	48.5356	46.7599	47.6373