YEARLY HIGH
0.3447 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.3059 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3227 UGX

2014 LAK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LAK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.3447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.3059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3115 to the December average rate of 0.3422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3447 was up 0.84% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,723 UGX
2013 Average 1,648 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,530 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.62 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3456
0.3042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to UGX 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 0.3138, compared to 0.3317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0106 UGX (High: 0.3447 / Low: 0.3341). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 UGX (High: 0.3161 / Low: 0.3130).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.3392) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+6.82%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.3392
2013 Avg (November) 0.3175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3151 0.3082 0.3115
February 0.3145 0.3059 0.3077
March 0.3191 0.3127 0.3152
April 0.3187 0.3119 0.3141
May 0.3161 0.3130 0.3143
June 0.3241 0.3157 0.3199
July 0.3311 0.3222 0.3268
August 0.3256 0.3221 0.3243
September 0.3295 0.3227 0.3253
October 0.3366 0.3282 0.3323
November 0.3447 0.3341 0.3392
December 0.3442 0.3400 0.3422