YEARLY HIGH
31.9411 UGX
YEARLY LOW
28.0664 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.4520 UGX

2014 LRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 31.9411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 28.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8747 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8868 to the December average rate of 30.2302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 31.9411 was down 14.33% compared to the 2013 peak of 37.2851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,706 UGX
2013 Average 168,979 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 140,332 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,373.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

30.9820
28.2579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 29.7118, compared to 29.1923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 2.5284 UGX (High: 31.9411 / Low: 29.4127). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3180 UGX (High: 30.4090 / Low: 30.0910).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5284
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3180

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1481 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 30.7550) against the same month in 2013 (average: 35.4516), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6966 (-13.25%).

2014 Avg (March) 30.7550
2013 Avg (March) 35.4516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.3309 28.9155 29.8868
February 29.5604 28.6811 28.8734
March 31.9411 29.4127 30.7550
April 29.9848 29.2906 29.6069
May 31.2366 29.1193 29.8559
June 30.8429 28.7194 29.2931
July 29.3302 28.0664 28.7113
August 28.6609 28.2386 28.4849
September 28.9877 28.4284 28.6204
October 29.6682 28.9015 29.2426
November 30.3542 29.4132 29.8641
December 30.4090 30.0910 30.2302