YEARLY HIGH
0.0216 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 RUB

2020 UGX to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UGX to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.0216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0216 was up 15.54% compared to the 2019 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 108 RUB
2019 Average 87 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 83 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0213
0.0164
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 0.0186, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0035 RUB (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RUB (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0204).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0207) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+19.89%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0207
2019 Avg (November) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0174 0.0166 0.0168
February 0.0180 0.0171 0.0175
March 0.0214 0.0179 0.0198
April 0.0207 0.0192 0.0198
May 0.0200 0.0186 0.0192
June 0.0191 0.0182 0.0185
July 0.0202 0.0189 0.0193
August 0.0206 0.0198 0.0201
September 0.0214 0.0200 0.0206
October 0.0212 0.0204 0.0209
November 0.0216 0.0204 0.0207
December 0.0208 0.0198 0.0202