2017 LKR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |