YEARLY HIGH
0.0395 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0191 RUB

2022 UGX to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0217 to the December average rate of 0.0180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0395 was up 86.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0213, 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 198 RUB
2021 Average 103 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 70 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.84 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0323
0.0138
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 0.0218, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0167 RUB (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0228). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 RUB (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0161).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0308) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+51.24%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0308
2021 Avg (March) 0.0204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0225 0.0210 0.0217
February 0.0296 0.0212 0.0224
March 0.0395 0.0228 0.0308
April 0.0243 0.0201 0.0226
May 0.0206 0.0156 0.0180
June 0.0169 0.0140 0.0154
July 0.0174 0.0145 0.0157
August 0.0165 0.0155 0.0159
September 0.0171 0.0149 0.0157
October 0.0168 0.0151 0.0162
November 0.0166 0.0161 0.0163
December 0.0199 0.0162 0.0180