YEARLY HIGH
21.2045 UGX
YEARLY LOW
18.7417 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8892 UGX

2014 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 21.2045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 18.7417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4629 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1303 to the December average rate of 21.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 21.2045 was down 0.95% compared to the 2013 peak of 21.4070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,023 UGX
2013 Average 100,198 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 93,708 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,314.26 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

21.3064
18.6482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 19.3156, compared to 20.4629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.6149 UGX (High: 21.1807 / Low: 20.5658). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2217 UGX (High: 21.2045 / Low: 20.9828).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6149
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2217

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 0.2606 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 21.0849) against the same month in 2013 (average: 19.2086), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8763 (+9.77%).

2014 Avg (December) 21.0849
2013 Avg (December) 19.2086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.3540 18.9224 19.1303
February 19.3243 18.7417 18.8697
March 19.6383 19.2263 19.3884
April 19.6332 19.2197 19.3420
May 19.5452 19.2810 19.3940
June 20.0211 19.5283 19.7691
July 20.4757 19.8824 20.2008
August 20.1437 19.9023 20.0454
September 20.3373 19.9764 20.0997
October 20.7516 20.2783 20.4857
November 21.1807 20.5658 20.8606
December 21.2045 20.9828 21.0849