YEARLY HIGH
0.0244 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0190 RUB

2015 UGX to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0225 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0244 was down 0.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 122 RUB
2014 Average 74 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 81 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.69 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0230
0.0163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to RUB 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 RUB (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 RUB (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0164).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.0224) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+56.82%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.0224
2014 Avg (February) 0.0143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0244 0.0212 0.0225
February 0.0244 0.0212 0.0224
March 0.0215 0.0193 0.0204
April 0.0193 0.0166 0.0177
May 0.0174 0.0164 0.0169
June 0.0183 0.0163 0.0172
July 0.0179 0.0163 0.0171
August 0.0196 0.0177 0.0185
September 0.0188 0.0178 0.0183
October 0.0183 0.0167 0.0173
November 0.0198 0.0178 0.0190
December 0.0217 0.0199 0.0208