2026 UGX to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0228 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0188 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0209 RUB

2026 UGX to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UGX to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0228 was down 26.30% compared to the 2025 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 114 RUB

2025 Average 116 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 94 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.04 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0221

0.0187

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0208, compared to 0.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0208

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0026 RUB (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RUB (High: 0.0218 / Low: 0.0212).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0216) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0235), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-7.94%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0216

2025 Avg (March) 0.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0226	0.0211	0.0219
February	0.0218	0.0212	0.0215
March	0.0228	0.0208	0.0216
April	0.0216	0.0201	0.0207
May	0.0201	0.0188	0.0190
June	0.0215	0.0189	0.0199
July	0.0214	0.0206	0.0210
August	0.0219	0.0212	0.0215