YEARLY HIGH
0.0309 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0211 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 RUB

2025 UGX to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the UGX to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0279 to the December average rate of 0.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0309 was down 0.01% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0309, 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 155 RUB
2024 Average 124 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 106 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.83 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0285
0.0212
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 0.0239, compared to 0.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 RUB (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0264). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 RUB (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0222).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.0279) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+18.64%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.0279
2024 Avg (January) 0.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0309 0.0264 0.0279
February 0.0274 0.0235 0.0252
March 0.0247 0.0223 0.0235
April 0.0233 0.0221 0.0227
May 0.0226 0.0211 0.0220
June 0.0223 0.0213 0.0218
July 0.0227 0.0217 0.0220
August 0.0227 0.0222 0.0225
September 0.0241 0.0227 0.0237
October 0.0241 0.0228 0.0234
November 0.0233 0.0214 0.0225
December 0.0226 0.0214 0.0220