YEARLY HIGH
88.2400 UGX
YEARLY LOW
74.1005 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
80.7200 UGX

2012 RUB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 88.2400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 74.1005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1395 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.9226 to the December average rate of 87.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 88.2400 was down 9.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 97.9602, 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 441,200 UGX
2011 Average 429,740 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 370,503 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,697.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

88.1625
74.4321
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 80.1173, compared to 81.3227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.1173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.3227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.4253 UGX (High: 85.4479 / Low: 75.0226). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9713 UGX (High: 84.0139 / Low: 82.0427).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.4253
October Spread (Stable) ±1.9713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.8146 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 87.0183) against the same month in 2011 (average: 77.8124), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2059 (+11.83%).

2012 Avg (December) 87.0183
2011 Avg (December) 77.8124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.0941 76.0946 76.9226
February 84.0785 76.5584 78.3163
March 87.4001 82.5785 84.5888
April 85.9022 83.6248 84.9088
May 85.4479 75.0226 80.3910
June 76.9094 74.1005 75.5763
July 77.3998 74.8003 76.2436
August 79.4521 76.9082 78.0345
September 82.1398 77.6509 80.1768
October 84.0139 82.0427 82.9901
November 87.3215 81.5977 83.4727
December 88.2400 86.0120 87.0183