2019 LKR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.5414 UGX

YEARLY LOW

20.1874 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.7401 UGX

2019 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 21.5414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 20.1874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3539 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3666 to the December average rate of 20.2761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 21.5414 was down 12.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 24.6522, 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 107,707 UGX

2018 Average 114,909 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 100,937 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,769.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

21.4959

20.1652

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 20.9371, compared to 20.5431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9371

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.6155 UGX (High: 21.1712 / Low: 20.5558). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0944 UGX (High: 21.0584 / Low: 20.9640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6155

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0944

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4320 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 21.3573) against the same month in 2018 (average: 23.6058), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2485 (-9.53%).

2019 Avg (May) 21.3573

2018 Avg (May) 23.6058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.6472	20.2308	20.3666
February	20.8439	20.4246	20.5743
March	21.1712	20.5558	20.7964
April	21.5081	21.2574	21.3850
May	21.5414	21.2253	21.3573
June	21.3999	20.8200	21.1432
July	21.0584	20.9640	21.0058
August	21.0114	20.4392	20.7679
September	20.5328	20.2048	20.3359
October	20.5573	20.2143	20.3903
November	20.5720	20.3761	20.4824
December	20.4501	20.1874	20.2761