2018 LKR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 24.6522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 20.2777.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3745 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6707 to the December average rate of 20.5940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.6522 was up 1.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.3286, 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 2018.
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 23.6781, compared to 22.2945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3835 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.5747 UGX (High: 24.6265 / Low: 23.0518). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2300 UGX (High: 23.5854 / Low: 23.3554).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9709 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 24.1435) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.4859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6576 (+2.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8578 | 23.5420 | 23.6707 |
| February | 23.5854 | 23.3554 | 23.5039 |
| March | 23.7156 | 23.3643 | 23.4828 |
| April | 23.7915 | 23.5049 | 23.6618 |
| May | 23.8791 | 23.4998 | 23.6058 |
| June | 24.6522 | 23.7969 | 24.1435 |
| July | 24.6265 | 23.0518 | 23.5887 |
| August | 23.4725 | 23.0470 | 23.2704 |
| September | 23.4191 | 22.5683 | 23.0356 |
| October | 22.6259 | 21.5210 | 22.0647 |
| November | 21.7677 | 20.6779 | 21.2139 |
| December | 20.9285 | 20.2777 | 20.5940 |