YEARLY HIGH
24.3286 UGX
YEARLY LOW
23.2993 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.7193 UGX

2017 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 24.3286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 23.2993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0292 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.1117 to the December average rate of 23.6810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 24.3286 was down 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 24.4788, 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 121,643 UGX
2016 Average 116,910 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 116,497 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,146.12 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

24.1743
23.4234
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 23.8008, compared to 23.6377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.6377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.5470 UGX (High: 24.0550 / Low: 23.5080). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2185 UGX (High: 23.7995 / Low: 23.5810).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5470
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3542 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 24.1117) against the same month in 2016 (average: 23.9192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1925 (+0.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 24.1117
2016 Avg (January) 23.9192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.3286 23.8552 24.1117
February 24.0550 23.5080 23.7575
March 24.0963 23.6004 23.8090
April 24.0184 23.7184 23.8620
May 23.9081 23.5232 23.7786
June 23.7496 23.2993 23.4859
July 23.8180 23.4110 23.5225
August 23.8658 23.5089 23.6431
September 23.8000 23.4045 23.5959
October 23.7995 23.5810 23.6938
November 23.8360 23.5090 23.6901
December 23.8273 23.5964 23.6810