YEARLY HIGH
0.0187 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 RUB

2019 UGX to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UGX to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0187 was down 0.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0187, 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 93 RUB
2018 Average 84 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 84 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.89 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0181
0.0170
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 0.0175, compared to 0.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0009 RUB (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0174). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RUB (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0171).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0180) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+15.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0180
2018 Avg (January) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0187 0.0178 0.0180
February 0.0182 0.0178 0.0179
March 0.0180 0.0172 0.0176
April 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
May 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
June 0.0175 0.0169 0.0172
July 0.0173 0.0169 0.0171
August 0.0183 0.0174 0.0178
September 0.0181 0.0174 0.0177
October 0.0178 0.0171 0.0174
November 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
December 0.0174 0.0169 0.0171